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Incident
Detective Wouters was shot and killed by a prisoner who had been arrested for a narcotics violation earlier in the evening.
As the suspect struggled with the other officer the gun discharged again and the suspect accidentally shot himself in the head, killing himself instantly.
Detective Wouters was transported to a local hospital where he died approximately 45 minutes later.
Detective Wouters was posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Survivors
He had been with the Warren Police Department for 19 years, and is survived by his wife, two daughters, son, parents, four sisters, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Wouters gave the Warren Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Warren community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Wouters.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Warren Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Christopher is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2000, 2 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 2000, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2000, 73 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Christopher was 42. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. Christopher had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Christopher was 42. 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. Christopher had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.5% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 12.3%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Warren Police Department, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Warren Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Christopher among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-W
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