John W. Little

Time

In 1908, 2 officers at Birmingham Police Department were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 25 years on record. The heaviest was 2004, with 3.

In 1908, 6 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.

In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

When

November holds 14.7% of these deaths at Birmingham Police Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 8.8%.

November holds 8.9% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Saturdays: 15.8%.

November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 49 deaths at Birmingham Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 5.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.7% 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 not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.4% of these deaths.

His people

Birmingham Police Department has 49 officers remembered here, John among them.