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Special Deputy Sheriff Frank Rossi succumbed to a stab wound sustained one week earlier while arresting a man for drunkenness in a Realitos saloon. During the arrest, a second man approached Special Deputy Rossi from behind and stabbed him twice in the chest and once in the arm. Special Deputy Rossi was transported to a hospital in Corpus Christi, where he died of his wounds one week later. The two suspects were both arrested and convicted of murder. One of the suspects was paroled after only one year, and the second was paroled after serving approximately eight years. Special Deputy Rossi had been with the Duval County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Rossi gave the Duval County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Diego community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Rossi.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Duval County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank 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 1935, 13 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
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
Frank was 33. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Frank had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Frank was 33. 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. Frank had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Duval County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 1.4% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
His people
Duval County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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