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Police Officer Rick Silva died while undergoing surgery to correct a duty related injury sustained in February 2015 while attempting to arrest a shoplifting suspect in the 1600 block of Louisiana Avenue.
The offender, who was armed with a knife, resisted arrest. During the ensuing struggle Officer Silva injured his hip in the same location in which he had suffered a previous duty injury. The second injury required him to undergo surgery.
Officer Silva had served with the Chehalis Police Department for 13 years and had previously served with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.
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27 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Silva gave the Chehalis Police Department 27 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Chehalis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Silva.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rick is the only officer of Chehalis Police Department remembered here.
Rick is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Rick is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Rick 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 2015, 1 officer in WA was killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 2015, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2015, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Rick was 60. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Rick had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Rick was 60. 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. Rick had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Rick was 60. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Rick had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.5% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Thursdays: 14.4%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Chehalis Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 4.3% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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