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Chief of Police Adolph Eichenberger was shot and killed when he interrupted the burglary of a store at 4:30 am. He encountered two men attempting to force open a door. When he confronted the men, they opened fire, shooting him twice. The two escaped and were never apprehended. Chief Eichenberger had served with the Florence Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, five children, and six grandchildren.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Chief of Police Eichenberger gave the Florence Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Florence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Eichenberger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Florence Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Adolph is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Adolph is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Adolph 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
Adolph was 65. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Adolph had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Adolph was 65. 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. Adolph had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Adolph was 65. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Adolph had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 15.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Florence Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% 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
Florence Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Adolph among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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