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Police Officer Raymond Willert was shot and killed while responding to a robbery in progress. As Officer Willert walked past the bank window the suspects, who were still inside, opened fire and struck Officer Willert in the head. Other officers apprehended the men. The shooter, 29, was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole on March 13, 1986. Officer Willert had served with the Turlock Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 3-year-old daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Willert gave the Turlock Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Turlock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Willert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Turlock Police Department has lost 5 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Raymond is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Raymond 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 1973, 18 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
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
Raymond was 25. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Raymond had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 25. 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. Raymond had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 25. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Raymond had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15.1%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Turlock Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Turlock Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Raymond among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-E
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