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Agent Delbert Pearson was shot and killed while staking out an illegal whiskey stash in Clarksville at 10:30 pm. As the suspect returned with more whiskey Agent, Pearson identified himself and was immediately shot in the chest by the subject with a 12-gauge shotgun. The subject, 35, had six prior convictions and was sentenced to life for Agent Pearson's murder on April 12, 1973. Agent Pearson had served with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for 21 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Agent Pearson gave the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Austin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Pearson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Delbert is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Delbert is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Delbert 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 1973, 19 officers in TX were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Delbert was 56. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Delbert had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Delbert was 56. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Delbert had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Delbert was 56. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Delbert had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has 2 officers remembered here, Delbert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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