Richard M. Francis

Time

In 2008, 4 officers at Chicago Police Department were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 123 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 13.

In 2008, 4 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.

In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Richard was 60. Of the 345 killed feloniously at Chicago Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 43; the middle age was 36. Richard had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

Richard was 60. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Richard was 60. 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. Richard had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Richard was 60. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 8.6% of these deaths at Chicago Police Department; August holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.1%.

July holds 10.3% of these deaths in IL, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 11.3%.

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 69.4% of all 571 deaths at Chicago Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.1% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 4.8% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

Chicago Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Richard among them.

Where