Incident
Agent Alfred Moore was shot and killed while working a surveillance operation near 16th Street and Buckeye Road, in Phoenix, at approximately 12:40 am.
During the operation Agent Moore observed a man struggling with a woman and attempted to intervene. The incident, which was unrelated to his surveillance operation, turned out to be a domestic dispute between a man and his ex-wife. The man shot Agent Moore with a .25 caliber handgun.
The man fled but committed suicide when he was surrounded by other officers at a Phoenix hotel.
Agent Moore had served with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two sons, two daughters, parents, and five siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Moore gave the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Phoenix community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alfred is the only officer of Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control remembered here.
Alfred is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1965, 3 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
In 1965, 78 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1965, 80 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alfred was 38. Of the 186 killed feloniously in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 47; the middle age was 39. Alfred had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Alfred was 38. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Alfred had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alfred was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alfred had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 5.9% of these deaths in AZ; May holds the most, 13.2%. Sundays: 11.3%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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