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Deputy Drietzler was shot and killed with his own weapon service revolver while checking on a suspicious car that had been parked on the side of McGill Highway all day. The occupant of the car surprised Deputy Drietzler and was able to gain control of his revolver. He made the deputy walk to a nearby pipeline and shot him once in the back of the head. The suspect fled to San Diego, California, where he was apprehended a few days later. The man was convicted of Deputy Drietzler's murder. He was paroled from prison 20 years later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Drietzler served with the White Pine County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Ely community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Drietzler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
White Pine County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Clifford is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
Clifford is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clifford 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 1941, 1 officer in NV was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 1941, 92 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1941, 260 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
November holds 11% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Wednesdays: 11%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at White Pine County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.1% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
White Pine County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Clifford among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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