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Patrolman Anthony Weiland was shot and killed by a man he had ejected from a dance hall earlier in the evening. After being ejected the man went home and obtained a revolver. He returned to the location, at the intersection of Burr Oak and Winchester avenues, and opened fire on Patrolman Weiland. Patrolman Weiland and a 7-year-old boy were shot and killed by the suspect. Before dying, Patrolman Weiland shot and wounded the suspect. The suspect was taken to St. Francis Hospital where he was shot and killed by another policeman.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Weiland served with the Blue Island Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Blue Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Weiland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Anthony is the only officer of Blue Island Police Department remembered here.
Anthony is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anthony 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 1919, 16 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 10.3% of these deaths in IL, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.8%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Blue Island Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.5% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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