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Micah David May
Incident
Trooper Micah May succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a fleeing vehicle on I-15 while deploying spike strips.
Officers with the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation and other troopers had chased the stolen vehicle for approximately 20 miles. Trooper May was deploying spike strips on I-15, in the area of West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, when he was struck by the vehicle and went through the windshield. The subject was then shot and killed by other troopers as he reached for Trooper May's service weapon.
Trooper May was flown to University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on July 29th, 2021.
Trooper May had served with the Nevada Highway Patrol for 13 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, two children, his parents and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper May gave the Nevada Department of Public Safety 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Nevada. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper May.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol has lost 10 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Micah is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
Micah is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Micah 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 2021, 1 officer at Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 1 officer in NV was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 2021, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2021, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Micah was 46. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 46.8; the middle age was 40.5. Micah had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.
Micah was 46. Of the 70 killed feloniously in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 37. Micah had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Micah was 46. 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. Micah had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Micah was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Micah had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.7% of these deaths at Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol; October holds the most, 16.7%. Thursdays: 33.3%.
July holds 4.9% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Thursdays: 18.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 10 deaths at Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.1% 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, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol has 10 officers remembered here, Micah among them.
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Robert Russell McGuire
May 16, 1961
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Gary Vance Gifford
Oct 14, 1975
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Daniel Mark Garcia Peterson
Jun 18, 1992
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Carlos Jose Juan Borland
Dec 1, 1993
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Kara M. Kelly-Borgognone
Feb 28, 2008
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Benjamin Michael Jenkins
Mar 27, 2020
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Micah David May
Jul 29, 2021
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Clifford Fontaine
Nov 27, 2021
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Michael Abbate
Nov 30, 2023
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Alberto Edaniel Felix
Nov 30, 2023
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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