John H. Gulden

Time

In 1942, 1 officer at Washington State Patrol was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1942, 1 officer in WA was killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.

In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 43. Of the 8 killed feloniously at Washington State Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 42.3; the middle age was 32.5. John had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.

John was 43. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. John had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

John 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. John had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

December holds 25% of these deaths at Washington State Patrol, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.5%.

December holds 4.8% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Wednesdays: 15%.

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 23.5% of all 34 deaths at Washington State Patrol, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 37.5% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23% 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

Washington State Patrol has 34 officers remembered here, John among them.