William H. Shaiper

Time

In 1914, 1 officer at St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department was killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 70 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 6.

In 1914, 5 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.

In 1914, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1914, 127 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

When

March holds 6.3% of these deaths at St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department; April holds the most, 11.6%. Sundays: 25.9%.

March holds 8% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Sundays: 16.9%.

March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.

March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 176 deaths at St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.1% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.