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Incident
Chief Goodwin was shot and killed by a man he arrested for breaking into several homes. As Chief Goodwin escorted the suspect to his car, to get his identification, he suddenly produced a pistol and shot the chief four times. The suspect was apprehended by a Mississippi County deputy sheriff minutes later. Six weeks later the suspect committed suicide in jail by slashing his wrist with a razor. Chief Goodwin had served with the agency for 7 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Goodwin gave the Blytheville Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Blytheville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Goodwin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Blytheville Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
M. is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
M. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
M. 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 1931, 8 officers in AR were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
M. was 53. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. M. had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
M. was 53. 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. M. had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
M. was 53. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. M. had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Tuesdays: 12.9%.
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 100% of all 2 deaths at Blytheville Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.9% 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 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
Blytheville Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, M. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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