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Deputy Price was shot and killed while he and other officers were attempting to arrest a bootlegging suspect. The suspect was also shot and killed in the incident.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Price served with the Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Thermopolis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Price.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 41 officers killed feloniously in WY, 65.1% of the 63 remembered there.
George is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1921, 2 officers in WY were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 30 years on record. The heaviest was 1903, with 5.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
When
August holds 7.3% of these deaths in WY; March holds the most, 14.6%. Wednesdays: 17.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.1% of all 63 deaths in WY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 43.9% 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
Hot Springs County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-E
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