William G. McCarthy

Time

In 1976, 1 officer at Jersey City Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 13 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 2.

In 1976, 5 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.

In 1976, 137 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1976, 162 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

William was 46. Of the 11 killed feloniously at Jersey City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 37. William had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.

William was 46. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

William was 46. 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. William had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 7.1% of these deaths at Jersey City Police Department; November holds the most, 21.4%. Wednesdays: 14.3%.

January holds 5.7% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.

January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 34.1% of all 41 deaths at Jersey City Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 7.1% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 4.2% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.

His people

Jersey City Police Department has 41 officers remembered here, William among them.