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Charlie Jerry Shepard
Incident
Sergeant Charlie Shepard died shortly after being rammed in the chest and knocked against a wall while attempting to subdue a prisoner in the jail. Sergeant Shepard had served with the Mount Pleasant Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Sergeant Shepard gave the Mount Pleasant Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mount Pleasant community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Sergeant Shepard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charlie is the only officer of Mount Pleasant Police Department remembered here.
Charlie is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Charlie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charlie 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 1985, 11 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1985, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1985, 125 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charlie was 41. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Charlie had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Charlie was 41. 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. Charlie had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charlie was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charlie had served 5 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%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mount Pleasant Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.1% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-E
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