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Patrolman Demortiers was shot and killed by a suspect he had removed from the street earlier in the night for being drunk. The suspect was sentenced to 18 years in prison, but died after serving 7 years. Patrolman Demortiers had served with the Cape Giradeau Police Department for 6 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Demortiers served with the Cape Girardeau Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cape Girardeau community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Demortiers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cape Girardeau Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1917, 1 officer at Cape Girardeau Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 2.
In 1917, 8 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 35. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Cape Girardeau Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 59; the middle age was 49. Albert had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 2 years.
Albert was 35. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Albert had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert 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. Albert had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 40% of these deaths at Cape Girardeau Police Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 40%.
October holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Saturdays: 16.5%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Cape Girardeau Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.1% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Cape Girardeau Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
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