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Incident
Patrolman Emmons was shot and killed by an emotionally disturbed man who was suffering from "Shell Shock" as a result of his participation in World War I. Patrolman Emmons was on his post at Broadway and Third Avenue when the suspect approached the officer, drew a revolver and opened fire, killing Patrolman Emmons. The suspect then fled on foot and was pursued by two patrolmen. The suspect and the patrolmen exchanged gunfire for several blocks before the man fled into a back yard and took cover. The suspect and officers exchanged over 50 shots. The man surrendered after running out of ammunition.
Survivors
Patrolman Emmons was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Emmons served with the Long Branch Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Long Branch community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Emmons.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Long Branch Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Herman is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Herman is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Herman 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 1921, 5 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
When
December holds 8.7% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Saturdays: 10.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Long Branch Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.5% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Long Branch Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Herman among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
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