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Deputy Marshal Richard Hart was killed when he was dragged by a drunk driver during a traffic stop. He had stopped the driver of the vehicle for suspicion of drunk driving. As he reached inside to take the keys out of the ignition, the driver sped away, dragging him alongside the vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries two days later. The suspect was apprehended and committed suicide after jumping bail.
Survivors
Deputy Marshal Hart is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal Hart served with the Firestone Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Firestone community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal Hart.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Richard is the only officer of Firestone Police Department remembered here.
Richard is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard 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 1982, 2 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1982, 122 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1982, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 34. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39.
Richard was 34. 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.
Richard was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 11.9% of these deaths in CO, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Firestone Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 3.8% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-E
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