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Sheriff Crawford was shot and killed in the local barber shop by the man he had just beaten in the recent election for sheriff's office. Sheriff Crawford was in the barber shop when the losing opponent entered and began arguing with him. The man suddenly pulled a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Sheriff Crawford. Despite being mortally wounded, Sheriff Crawford was able to return fire and fatally wounded the suspect. Sheriff Crawford had served as sheriff for 7 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Crawford gave the Franklin County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ozark community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Crawford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Champ is the only officer of Franklin County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Champ is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Champ is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Champ 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 1942, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Champ had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Champ had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Champ had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Thursdays: 18.1%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Franklin County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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