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Incident
Chief Deputy Johns was assassinated after being lured out of town by a suspect. The man had sworn out a bogus warrant, claiming that a man had stolen his fishing nets. Chief Deputy Johns was assigned to accompany the man to the scene. When Chief Deputy Johns failed to return a search was undertaken. His body was found two days later with a bullet wound to the back of his head. He had been shot while riding in the buggy to the scene. It is believed that he was killed to prevent his testimony in a federal trial the following day. No suspects were ever identified or arrested for his murder. Chief Deputy Johns had been served with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department for only four months and had previously served as sheriff of Bradford County for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, and mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Johns gave the Nassau County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Yulee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Johns.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nassau County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Everett is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Everett is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Everett is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1905, 1 officer at Nassau County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1905, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1905, 81 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1905, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Everett was 35. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Nassau County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 35; the middle age was 34. Everett had served 8.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Everett was 35. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Everett had served 8.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Everett was 35. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Everett had served 8.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Everett was 35. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Everett had served 8.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Nassau County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 20%.
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.2%.
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 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Nassau County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Nassau County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, Everett among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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