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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Julian Partin was shot and killed by a bar hall owner who was upset about investigations that Deputy Partin was leading.
Deputy Partin had been appointed a deputy sheriff the previous October and was attempting to clean up the town of Winterhaven. Deputy Partin made complaints about the suspect's pool and gambling hall to the sheriff and was attempting to have it closed down.
As Deputy Partin walked from his home to a nearby store, the suspect confronted him and shot him with a .32 caliber handgun. The 40-year-old suspect was convicted of Deputy Partin's murder and was sentenced to life. He was paroled on October 18th, 1939, and died three months later.
Deputy Partin had served with the Imperial County Sheriff's Office for only four months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Partin served with the Imperial County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the El Centro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Partin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Imperial County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Julian is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Julian is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Julian is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 10 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Julian was 38. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Julian had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julian was 38. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Julian had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julian was 38. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Julian had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 11.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 28.6% of all 7 deaths at Imperial County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 0.4% 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; .32 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Imperial County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Julian among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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