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Sheriff Ross was killed when a mentally disturbed suspect hit him in the head with a piece of firewood. The suspect was in a cell and when he started tearing up the light and water fixtures Sheriff Ross entered the cell to restrain the suspect. The suspect picked up a piece of firewood and struck Sheriff Ross over the head. The suspect was judged criminally insane by a grand jury and was later deported to his native France.
Survivors
Sheriff Ross was killed on his 58th birthday and was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Ross gave the Shasta County Sheriff's Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Redding community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Ross.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Shasta County Sheriff's Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1919, 1 officer at Shasta County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1950, with 2.
In 1919, 9 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 58. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Shasta County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 54; the middle age was 54. Albert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Albert was 58. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Albert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 58. 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. Albert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 58. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 20% of these deaths at Shasta County Sheriff's Department; May holds the most, 60%. Thursdays: 60%.
January holds 9% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 15.9%.
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 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Shasta County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 0.6% 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 blunt object, in 1.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 1.1% of these deaths.
His people
Shasta County Sheriff's Department has 6 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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