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Incident
Police Officer James Bonneau was shot and killed after responding to investigate a domestic disturbance report at 12:12 a.m. at 140 Mitchell Street.
Officer Bonneau and an officer from the Blackman Township Department of Public Safety responded to follow up on a report from earlier in the night of a domestic incident. When they arrived, the suspect began fighting with the officers and opened fire with a weapon, killing Officer Bonneau and wounding the Blackman Township officer. The suspect was shot and killed by the officers.
Officer Bonneau had served with the Jackson Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancee, parents, sister, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bonneau gave the Jackson Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bonneau.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jackson Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 2010, 1 officer at Jackson Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2010, 4 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
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
James was 26. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Jackson Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 37.3; the middle age was 33.5. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 12.5 years.
James was 26. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James was 26. 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. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 40% of these deaths at Jackson Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 40%.
March holds 9.2% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Tuesdays: 11.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Jackson Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; .357 caliber, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .357 caliber, in 0.2% 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 handgun; .357 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .357 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Jackson Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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