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Detective William Goodenbour was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for forging a check at a local store. The suspect was shot and killed by Detective Goodenbour's partner.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Goodenbour served with the Waterloo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Waterloo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Goodenbour.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Waterloo Police Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 129 officers killed feloniously in IA, 57.1% of the 226 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1920, 1 officer at Waterloo Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 2.
In 1920, 1 officer in IA was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 60% of these deaths at Waterloo Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 20%.
July holds 16.3% of these deaths in IA, more than any other month. Thursdays: 9.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Waterloo Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.6% 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
Waterloo Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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