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Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Shoop was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver. On November 7, 1981 Clackamas County Deputy Jim Shoop and his wife, Oregon State Police Trooper Vicki Shoop, were working the same patrol area on night shift. Deputy Shoop was en route to assist Trooper Shoop at a traffic accident when his patrol car was hit broadside at an intersection by a 19-year-old female who was driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Trooper Shoop was still searching for the first car crash when she discovered Deputy Shoop's patrol car wrapped around a telephone pole. He was critically injured and died a short time later at the hospital. The defendant's charges were plea bargained and she was placed on probation. Deputy Shoop had previously served with the Estacada Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three stepchildren, three biological children, his mother, and his twin sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Shoop served with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Oregon City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Shoop.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clackamas County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Jimmy is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Jimmy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jimmy 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 1981, 2 officers in OR were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 1981, 126 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 39th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1981, 152 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jimmy was 34. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43.
Jimmy was 34. 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.
Jimmy was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 12.2% of these deaths in OR, more than any other month. Saturdays: 13.9%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Clackamas County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Clackamas County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jimmy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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