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Patrolman Green was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had returned to North Platte after being ordered by a judge to leave town. As the officers searched a hotel on West 7th Street the suspect opened fire on them, striking Patrolman Green with a shotgun blast. The suspect then committed suicide after being cornered. Patrolman Green had served with the agency for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Green gave the North Platte Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the North Platte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
North Platte Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1929, 1 officer at North Platte Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 2.
In 1929, 2 officers in NE were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.
In 1929, 205 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1929, 206 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 43. Of the 4 killed feloniously at North Platte Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36.3 and 48; the middle age was 41.5. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.
Edward was 43. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Edward was 43. 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. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at North Platte Police Department; January holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 20%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Saturdays: 17.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at North Platte Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 10.3% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
North Platte Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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