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Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Robbins was shot and killed while attempting to break up an argument between a man and several women in Crawfordsville.
The man fled the scene but was shot and killed by a posse.
Deputy Robbins had served with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Robbins gave the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Memphis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Robbins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Crittenden County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1944, 2 officers at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1944, 3 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1944, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1944, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 48. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 44.8 and 50.8; the middle age was 48.5. James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 8.5 years.
James was 48. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
James was 48. 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. James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 33.3% of these deaths at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Mondays: 33.3%.
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 6 deaths at Crittenden County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 7.2% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Crittenden County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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