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Patrolman White was shot and killed while walking his beat. The suspect was shot and killed by a posse near Columbus the next day.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman White served with the Meridian Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Meridian community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Meridian Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Eugene is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Eugene is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Eugene is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1908, 1 officer at Meridian Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1908, 1 officer in MS was killed feloniously, the 70th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
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
Eugene was 48. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Meridian Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 40; the middle age was 32.
Eugene was 48. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
Eugene was 48. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Eugene was 48. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 20% of these deaths at Meridian Police Department; October holds the most, 40%. Thursdays: 40%.
May holds 10.3% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Thursdays: 12.8%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Meridian Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Meridian Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Eugene among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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