Russell D. Spannagel

Time

In 1973, 2 officers at San Antonio Police Department were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 3.

In 1973, 19 officers in TX were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Russell was 24. Of the 39 killed feloniously at San Antonio Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 40; the middle age was 34. Russell had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Russell was 24. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Russell had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.

Russell was 24. 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. Russell had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Russell was 24. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Russell had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

June holds 7.5% of these deaths at San Antonio Police Department; December holds the most, 15%. Saturdays: 15%.

June holds 10.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16.6%.

June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 64 deaths at San Antonio Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 10% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

San Antonio Police Department has 64 officers remembered here, Russell among them.