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Incident
Sergeant Christopher Kolhoven was shot and killed around 4 a.m. at the corner of Hodge and Patterson Streets while attempting to arrest three drunk and disorderly soldiers who had attempted to steal milk from a local grocery store owner following a night of binge drinking.
After placing the three soldiers under arrest, a fourth soldier appeared with a rifle and ordered the officers to let them go. When Sergeant Kolhoven attempted to arrest the fourth soldier, he was shot once in the abdomen and killed.
The soldier returned to his base and turned himself in to the duty officer. He was charged with murder and pled guilty in the state trial. He was also court-martialed for the murder but was acquitted.
Sergeant Kolhoven was survived by his father and sister.
Survivors
Sergeant Kolhoven was survived by his father and sister.
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You barely got started.
Sergeant Kolhoven gave the Newport Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Kolhoven.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Newport Police Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Christopher is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher 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 1917, 1 officer at Newport Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1917, 9 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Christopher was 50. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Newport Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 50; the middle age was 37. Christopher had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 3.2 years.
Christopher was 50. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Christopher had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Christopher was 50. 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. Christopher had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 50. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Newport Police Department; October holds the most, 20%. Wednesdays: 20%.
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Wednesdays: 11.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Newport Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 3.6% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Newport Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Christopher among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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