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Incident
Watchman Kim Hudson was stabbed to death when he attempted to break up a dispute and restore order near the intersection of Pine Street and Front Street.
The subject were apprehended by a Customs House watchman while still holding the bloody knife. The subject was convicted of manslaughter.
Watchman Hudson had served with the New York City Watch for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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190 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Watchman Hudson gave the New York City Night Watch 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New York City Night Watch has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Kim is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Kim is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kim 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 1836, 2 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1836, 4 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 185th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1836, 6 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 191st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kim was 43. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Kim had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Kim was 43. 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. Kim had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kim was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kim had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at New York City Night Watch, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 1.1% 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 edged weapon; knife, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
New York City Night Watch has 4 officers remembered here, Kim among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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