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Patrolman Anton Cramer succumbed to wounds suffered one month earlier after he and four other officers went to a man's home to arrest him for robbery. Three of the officers woke the man and his wife up in their room. As the suspect put on a pair of shoes the wife suddenly slammed the door separating the two from the officers. When the door was reopened the man opened fire, wounding Patrolman Cramer. He then exited the room holding his wife in front of him as a shield. Other officers eventually returned fire, killing the suspect. Patrolman Cramer had served with the Rock Island Police Department for seven years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cramer gave the Rock Island Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rock Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cramer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rock Island Police Department has lost 9 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Anton is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Anton is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anton 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 1936, 1 officer at Rock Island Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 2.
In 1936, 8 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Anton was 46. Of the 2 killed feloniously at Rock Island Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35.5 and 42.5; the middle age was 39. Anton had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.
Anton was 46. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Anton had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anton was 46. 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. Anton had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anton was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anton had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at Rock Island Police Department; October holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
February holds 5.8% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.6%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Rock Island Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 30.6% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Rock Island Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Anton among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-E
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