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Sheriff Gotcher was shot and killed as he and other officers searched a cotton warehouse for a man wanted for murder. The suspect shot Sheriff Gotcher five times when the sheriff discovered him hiding behind a door. Other officers returned fire killing the suspect.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Gotcher served with the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Gotcher.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Coahoma County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
A. is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
A. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
A. 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 1954, 4 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1954, 76 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1954, 77 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
June holds 8.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Saturdays: 18.1%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% 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 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
Coahoma County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, A. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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