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Patrolman Iverson was shot and killed while on patrol. The Silverton mayor starting searching for Patrolman Iverson after a citizen reported hearing a shot and and the officer could not be found. The mayor found his body on a local street at dawn. He had been shot once through the head. Two men were apprehended and charged with his murder. The shooter was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on August 16, 1962.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Iverson gave the Silverton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Silverton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Iverson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Silverton Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Hans is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Hans is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hans is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 5 officers in OR were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Hans was 56. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. Hans had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Hans was 56. 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. Hans had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hans was 56. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Hans had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Saturdays: 13.9%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Silverton Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 30.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Silverton Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Hans among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-W
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