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Assistant Chief Guy O'Neal was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a shots fired call at a residence. As they approached the house the man inside fired several shots through the glass on the front door, striking both officers.
The man had also killed his wife, two young children, and mother-in-law before committing suicide.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Assistant Chief O'Neal served with the Monte Vista Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Monte Vista community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant Chief O'Neal.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Monte Vista Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Guy is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Guy is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Guy is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1953, 4 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1953, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1953, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
October holds 11.9% of these deaths in CO, more than any other month. Fridays: 13.1%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Monte Vista Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Monte Vista Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Guy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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