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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Josie Fox was shot and killed while attempting to stop a vehicle connected to a car theft investigation. Deputy Fox's sergeant had spotted two vehicles wanted in connection with the investigation and called for backup.
The sergeant followed one vehicle while Deputy Fox followed the second. A short time later Deputy Fox requested backup after stopping the vehicle on Highway 50, at mile post 91, near Delta. When her sergeant arrived he found her suffering from a gunshot wound to her neck, just above her vest.
The suspect, who fled the scene in the vehicle, was identified as an illegal alien who had already been deported but had returned to the United States. He and a second suspect were apprehended the following morning by members of the Beaver County Sheriff's Office and United States Marshals Service.
In August 2012 the subject who was charged with shooting Deputy Fox was acquitted of murder, but convicted of weapons charges tampering with evidence. He was subsequently sentenced to 10 years in prison. In February 2017 the subject was convicted in federal court of intentionally killing a law enforcement officer and was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Fox had served with the Millard County Sheriff's Office for five years. She is survived by her husband and two children. She is buried in Delta City Cemetery, Delta, Utah.
Survivors
She is survived by her husband and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Fox gave the Millard County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fillmore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Fox.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Millard County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Josie is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
Josie is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Josie 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 2010, 2 officers in UT were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
In 2010, 80 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 84th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2010, 85 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 80th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Josie was 38. Of the 78 killed feloniously in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 39. Josie had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Josie was 38. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Josie had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Josie was 38. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Josie had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 11.9% of these deaths in UT; May holds the most, 14.3%. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Millard County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 1.2% 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 rifle; ak-47, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Her people
Millard County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Josie among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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