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Incident
Police Officer Brad Jones was shot and killed while assisting a probation officer during a meeting with a parolee at an apartment complex near the intersection of North 75th and West Glendale Avenues.
When Officer Jones arrived he made contact with the subject in the parking lot. The man suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire, wounding Officer Jones. He then stole Officer Jones' patrol car and fled the scene.
Despite his wounds, Officer Jones was able to radio for assistance and alert other officers to the shooting. Responding officers pursued the suspect until he crashed on West Glendale Avenue. The man attempted to flee, but exchanged gunfire with the officers and was critically wounded.
Officer Jones was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix where he died from his injuries at approximately 1:00 am.
The suspect, 20, hospitalized for several weeks, was charged with capital murder when released. In 2011 the court gave him an absolute discharge, meaning the court found that a murder had been committed by the defendant, but that any punishment of the defendant would be inappropriate and the case was closed.
Officer Jones had served with the Glendale Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young children, his parents, three brothers, and one sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jones gave the Glendale Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Glendale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Glendale Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Bradley is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
Bradley is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bradley 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 2011, 3 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
In 2011, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2011, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bradley 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. Bradley had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Bradley was 26. 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. Bradley had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bradley was 26. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bradley had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 5.4% of these deaths in AZ; May holds the most, 13.2%. Saturdays: 14.2%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Glendale Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 17.6% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Glendale Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Bradley among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
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