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Incident
Officer Davis was shot and killed while arresting a man for starting several cars in the downtown area. The suspect fled the scene but was arrested on a farm a short time later. The 20-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on May 29, 1929. He was denied parole in 1949.
Survivors
Officer Davis was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Davis served with the Dodge City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dodge City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Dodge City Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Leroy is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Leroy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leroy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1929, 3 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1929, 205 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1929, 206 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Leroy was 35. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Leroy was 35. 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.
Leroy was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 8.9% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Saturdays: 16.5%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Dodge City Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Dodge City Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Leroy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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