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Officer Frank Levy was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle at 10th and John streets. It was suspected the shooters were members of the Brady Gang, who were also responsible for the murders of Officer Richard Rivers of the Indianapolis Police Department, and Trooper Paul Minneman of the Indiana State Police. No one was ever charged with Officer Levy's murder. Officer Levy had served with the Anderson Police Department for six years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Levy gave the Anderson Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Anderson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Levy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Anderson Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1935, 2 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 57. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Frank was 57. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 57. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 7.4% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 12.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Anderson Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.8% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Anderson Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-W
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