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Policeman Alex Norris was shot and killed by a night watchman whom he had stopped for drunk driving. Before succumbing to his wound, Policeman Norris made a death-bed statement to his family not to harm the man who shot him, as the man was suffering from a terminal illness. The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Norris' murder and sentenced to 25 to 30 years in prison. Policeman Norris had served with the Beaufort Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Norris gave the Beaufort Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Beaufort community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Norris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alex is the only officer of Beaufort Police Department remembered here.
Alex is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Alex is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alex is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1941, 2 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 64th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 1941, 92 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1941, 260 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alex was 54. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Alex had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Alex was 54. 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. Alex had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alex was 54. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alex had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in NC; May holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 12.7%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Beaufort Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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