George W. Gillis

Time

In 1881, 1 officer at Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 42 years on record. The heaviest was 1958, with 3.

In 1881, 1 officer in CA was killed feloniously, the 145th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.

In 1881, 55 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 134th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1881, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

When

January holds 17.2% of these deaths at Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 17.2%.

January holds 9% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 11.8%.

January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 48.3% of all 120 deaths at Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 32.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.9% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, George among them.

Where