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Incident
Officer Gary White was shot and killed behind the police department when he and another officer attempted to stop a truck driven by a man wanted for questioning from an earlier domestic assault. When the truck stopped, the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Officer White below his vest. The other officer was also wounded but was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The man fled but was arrested a short time later. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life on December 16, 1977. He died in prison on January 18, 1993. Officer White had only served with the Nebraska City Police Department for nine days and previously served with the St. Joseph Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer White served with the Nebraska City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Nebraska City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nebraska City Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Gary is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Gary is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gary 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 1977, 6 officers in NE were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gary was 24. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Gary had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Gary was 24. 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. Gary had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 24. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gary had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Saturdays: 17.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Nebraska City Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 10.3% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Nebraska City Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Gary among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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