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Sheriff August Singler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to serve a warrant on a man. As Sheriff Singler approached the man's cabin, the suspect opened fire, striking Sheriff Singler in the chest. Although mortally wounded, Sheriff Singler was able to return fire and shot the suspect six times, killing him. Sheriff Singler was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital where he died the following day following an operation to remove the bullet. Sheriff Singler had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Singler gave the Jackson County Sheriff's Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Medford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Singler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jackson County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
August is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
August is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
August 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 1913, 2 officers in OR were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 1913, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1913, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
August was 36. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. August had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
August was 36. 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. August had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
August was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. August had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 12.2% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Wednesdays: 17.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Jackson County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, 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 handgun, in 21.7% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Jackson County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, August among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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