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Incident
Sheriff Jake Giles was shot and killed by a female suspect as he transported her and her husband to face felony charges. The woman pulled a hidden pistol and shot Sheriff Giles before stealing his gun and fleeing. Both subjects were later arrested. The female was acquitted of murder but sentenced to 10 years on an escape charge. The male was convicted and sentenced to life in prison but escaped after four years.
Survivors
Sheriff Giles, a widower, was survived by his nine children, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Giles served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Beaumont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Giles.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Jake is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Jake is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jake 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 1916, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1916, 155 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1916, 175 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jake was 50. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Jake was 50. 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.
Jake was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Jake among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W
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