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Incident
Patrolman Cassius White was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting two state troopers who had stopped another car on Boston Road, near Billerica Center.
A vehicle traveling in the wrong direction in the left lane struck Patrolman White and one of the troopers. Patrolman White suffered fatal injuries and died a few minutes later.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman White had served with the Billerica Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman White gave the Billerica Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Billerica community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Billerica Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Cassius is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
Cassius is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Cassius 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 1936, 1 officer in MA was killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Cassius was 66. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. Cassius had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Cassius was 66. 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. Cassius had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cassius was 66. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Cassius had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Sundays: 14.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Billerica Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 3% 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 automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
Billerica Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Cassius among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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