Richard Francis O'Connor

Time

In 1956, 1 officer at Oregon State Police was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 15 years on record. The heaviest was 1938, with 2.

In 1956, 1 officer in OR was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.

In 1956, 47 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 141st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1956, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Richard had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 7.5 years.

Richard had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.

Richard had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Richard had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

May holds 12.5% of these deaths at Oregon State Police; April holds the most, 18.8%. Tuesdays: 18.8%.

May holds 7% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Tuesdays: 13%.

May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 51.6% of all 31 deaths at Oregon State Police, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.7% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

Oregon State Police has 31 officers remembered here, Richard among them.