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Incident
Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford was shot and killed while investigating a vehicle larceny near the intersection of Park Place and Bowen Street at approximately 6:00 pm.
He was assisting other officers check the area when they observed a suspicious person flee on foot. As the officers followed the man into a residential area, he suddenly turned and opened fire, striking Lieutenant Weatherford.
Lieutenant Weatherford was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject turned himself in approximately 90 minutes later. The subject was 16 and was tried as an adult. In 2020, he pled guilty and was sentenced to 42 years.
Lieutenant Weatherford had served with the Newport Police Department for 15 years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. He was a graduate of the 263rd session of the FBI National Academy.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Weatherford gave the Newport Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Weatherford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Newport Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Patrick is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Patrick 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 2017, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 2017, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2017, 64 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 125th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Patrick was 41. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Patrick had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Patrick was 41. 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. Patrick had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Patrick had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Mondays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Newport Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 13.3% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Newport Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Patrick among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
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