William Holmes

Time

In 1924, 13 officers at Chicago Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1924, 22 officers in IL were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

William was 42. Of the 345 killed feloniously at Chicago Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 43; the middle age was 36. William had served 11.5 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

William was 42. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. William had served 11.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 42. 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. William had served 11.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 42. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 11.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

December holds 8.1% of these deaths at Chicago Police Department; August holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.1%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 11.3%.

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 571 deaths at Chicago Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 30.1% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.5% 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

Chicago Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

Where