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Incident
Officer Ron Wood was shot and killed by a 17-year-old juvenile after a short foot pursuit at approximately 7:45 am.
The boy was wanted for several robberies, and the police had been looking for him for several days. His father had informed police of the boy's whereabouts and that he had a gun. Officer Wood spotted the suspect at a park at 2350 West 7500 South and chased him a short distance. The boy opened fire, striking Officer Wood in the head. After shooting Officer Wood, the suspect attempted to carjack two vehicles but was unsuccessful. He was chased into a nearby park by other officers and committed suicide after a detective fired at him.
Officer Wood was flown to University Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds three hours later.
Officer Wood had served with the West Jordan Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Wood gave the West Jordan Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Jordan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Wood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
West Jordan Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Ronald is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
Ronald is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ronald 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 2002, 1 officer in UT was killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2002, 78 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ronald was 39. Of the 78 killed feloniously in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 39. Ronald had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Ronald was 39. 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. Ronald had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ronald was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ronald had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 11.9% of these deaths in UT; May holds the most, 14.3%. Mondays: 11.9%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at West Jordan Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
West Jordan Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Ronald among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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