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Incident
Officer Madison was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a local hotel. Upon Officer Madison's arrival he discovered the suspect had left. He pursued the suspect and when he caught him a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Madison's weapon and shot him. Three months later the 45-year-old suspect was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years.
Survivors
Officer Madision was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Watch Officer Madison served with the Stanley Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Stanley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Watch Officer Madison.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stanley Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Christian is one of 39 officers killed feloniously in ND, 63.9% of the 61 remembered there.
Christian is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christian 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 1922, 2 officers in ND were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Christian was 60. Of the 37 killed feloniously in ND whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 55; the middle age was 50.
Christian was 60. 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.
Christian was 60. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 15.4% of these deaths in ND; July holds the most, 17.9%. Saturdays: 20.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Stanley Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 61 deaths in ND, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 2.6% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Stanley Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Christian among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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