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Deputy Sheriff James Pollock was shot and killed by striking miners at the Isle Royale Mine, near Houhgton.
He was shot in the back of the head by one of the miners and then beaten by a group of men after falling to the ground.
Several men were arrested in connection with his murder.
Deputy Pollock was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Survivors
Deputy Pollock was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Pollock served with the Houghton County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Houghton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Pollock.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Houghton County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
James is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1913, 8 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 1913, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1913, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 25. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35.
James was 25. 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.
James was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 7.5% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Tuesdays: 11.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Houghton County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 0.2% 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; revolver, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-W
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