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Patrolman Hampton was shot and killed with his own gun on a city street by his 19-year-old brother-in- law. The motive and reason was not known. Patrolman Hampton had served with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 13 children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hampton gave the Lexington Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lexington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hampton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Amos is the only officer of Lexington Police Department remembered here.
Amos is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Amos is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Amos 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 1973, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Amos was 62. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Amos had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Amos was 62. 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. Amos had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Amos was 62. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Amos had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 9.1% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Thursdays: 12.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lexington Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's weapon, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's weapon, in 0.8% 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 officer's weapon, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's weapon, in 0% of these deaths.
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