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David Gray Wilhelm
Incident
Agent Wilhelm was shot and killed by a murder/rape suspect who had shot and killed a Fulton County Deputy Hoyt Teasley and a Federal Judge one day prior. A court recorder was shot and killed and another deputy was wounded before the suspect was captured March 11, 2005. While working at his new home, Agent Wilhelm was off-duty when the suspect shot and killed him, stole his truck, badge and service weapon. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Assistant SAC Wilhelm gave the United States Department of Homeland Security 18 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant SAC Wilhelm.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Office of Investigations has lost 4 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
David is one of 754 officers killed feloniously in DC, 53.1% of the 1,419 remembered there.
David is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 2005, 2 officers in DC were killed feloniously, the 99th heaviest of 159 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 20.
In 2005, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2005, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 40. Of the 580 killed feloniously in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 36. David had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
David was 40. 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. David had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7% of these deaths in DC; July holds the most, 11.7%. Fridays: 16.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Office of Investigations, the 2nd most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 53.1% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Office of Investigations has 4 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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