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Patrolman Timothy Willard was shot and killed after stopping a man for driving on a suspended license. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Willard, the suspect was en route to a local business where his wife worked with the intention of killing her. The suspect pulled into the business' parking lot when Patrolman Willard initiated the traffic stop. The suspect immediately exited his car and opened fire on Patrolman Willard, who was still seated in his patrol car. The suspect was then shot and killed by the business owner. Patrolman Willard was a rookie officer with the department.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Willard gave the Paris Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the South Paris community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Willard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Paris Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Timothy is one of 37 officers killed feloniously in ME, 43% of the 86 remembered there.
Timothy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Timothy 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 1978, 1 officer in ME was killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1873, with 2.
In 1978, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1978, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Timothy was 22. Of the 32 killed feloniously in ME whose age is recorded, half were between 34.3 and 49.5; the middle age was 42. Timothy had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Timothy was 22. 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. Timothy had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Timothy was 22. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Timothy had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.1% of these deaths in ME; January holds the most, 10.8%. Fridays: 18.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Paris Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 43% of all 86 deaths in ME, 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Paris Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Timothy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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