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Patrolman Charles Washington was shot and killed by a 69 year-old man he had instructed to go home earlier in the evening. The suspect instead returned with several guns and shot and killed Patrolman Washington. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison November 24, 1958. Patrolman Washington had served for just over one year.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Washington gave the Ardmore Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Ardmore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Washington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ardmore Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1958, 1 officer at Ardmore Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1958, 1 officer in OK was killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1958, 63 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 119th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1958, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 49. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Ardmore Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 48.3; the middle age was 42.5. Charles had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 1.3 years.
Charles was 49. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Charles had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Charles was 49. 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. Charles had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 1.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 20% of these deaths at Ardmore Police Department; January holds the most, 40%. Wednesdays: 20%.
April holds 6.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
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 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Ardmore Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.6% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Ardmore Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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