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Patrolman Smith was shot and killed while attempting to break up two men fighting over a woman. When one of the men drew his weapon Patrolman Smith told him to put it away. The man responded by making a statement to Patrolman Smith and then shot him. The suspect then shot himself.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Patrolman Smith served with the Cripple Creek Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cripple Creek community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Patrolman Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cripple Creek Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1908, 5 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 37. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39.
Albert was 37. 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.
Albert was 37. 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 10.2% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Tuesdays: 13.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Cripple Creek Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Cripple Creek Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 9-W
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