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Watchman Luswanger was stabbed to death while assigned to a detail to maintain order in lower Manhattan following two nights of anti-Catholic riots.
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220 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Watchman Luswanger served with the New York City Night Watch.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New York City Night Watch has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Christian is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Christian is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christian is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1806, 1 officer in NY was killed feloniously, the 128th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1806, 1 officer in the United States was killed feloniously, the 197th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1806, 1 officer worldwide was killed feloniously, the 228th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
December holds 7.6% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at New York City Night Watch, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 1.1% 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 edged weapon; knife, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
New York City Night Watch has 4 officers remembered here, Christian among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-E
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