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Chief Deputy Sheriff John Garnett was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had beaten another deputy earlier in the evening.
The subject had disarmed the deputy and beaten him with his service revolver, before stealing it.
Chief Deputy Garnett went to the man's home in Clifton to arrest him. The subject drew a revolver and the two exchanged shots. Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Deputy Garnett was able to return fire and killed the subject.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Garnett served with the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Clifton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Garnett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
John is the only officer of Greenlee County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
John is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1911, 4 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
In 1911, 149 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1911, 150 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 26. Of the 186 killed feloniously in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 47; the middle age was 39.
John was 26. 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.
John was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 11.3% of these deaths in AZ; May holds the most, 13.2%. Mondays: 15.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Greenlee County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, 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 gun; unknown type, in 8.8% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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