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Incident
Captain Danny Gray was shot and killed when two suspects came to the jail to break out an armed robbery suspect who had just been arrested. The suspects arrived with a shotgun and handgun and exchanged fire with two officers and Captain Gray. Captain Gray was shot in the head. The two suspects, 37 and 53, were arrested. The suspect they wanted to free was the brother of the youngest. The suspects were convicted of murder sentenced to life in prison. The oldest suspect died in prison in 1999. The other was denied parole on November 20, 2021. His next parole hearing is in November of 2024. His brother, 38, was convicted under the habitual criminal act and sentenced to life.
Survivors
Captain Gray was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Gray gave the Orange Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Orange community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Gray.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Orange Police Department has lost 8 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Danny is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Danny is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Danny 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 1974, 1 officer at Orange Police Department was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1902, with 2.
In 1974, 9 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1974, 162 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1974, 178 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Danny was 31. Of the 8 killed feloniously at Orange Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35.5 and 44.8; the middle age was 41. Danny had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 1.7 years.
Danny was 31. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Danny had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Danny was 31. 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. Danny had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Danny was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Danny had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 12.5% of these deaths at Orange Police Department; April holds the most, 25%. Fridays: 12.5%.
June holds 10.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 8 deaths at Orange Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 62.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% 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
Orange Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Danny among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
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