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Incident
Patrolman Potts was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men who were attempting to jump a train. The two men ran when he told them to come with him. One of the suspects ran around a building and then shot Patrolman Potts as he came around the corner. On May 7, 1935, two former Missouri convicts, ages 21 and 22, were shot and killed by a farmer they had shot at near El Paso, Arkansas. Both were wanted for murdering Deputy Sheriff Arthur Casteel of the Iron County, Missouri, Sheriffs Department, on December 14, 1934. They both matched the description of the suspects who killed Patrolman Potts and three other men in Arkansas and Missouri. Patrolman Potts had served with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Potts gave the Malvern Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Malvern community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Potts.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Malvern Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Hiram is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Hiram is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hiram is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1935, 5 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Hiram was 27. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Hiram had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Hiram was 27. 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. Hiram had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hiram was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Hiram had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Mondays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Malvern Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Malvern Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Hiram among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
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