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Deputy Sheriff Mike Young was shot and killed while he and two other officers served an arrest warrant in Fredonia, Arizona at 11:50 am. The officers entered the home and proceeded down a hallway when the suspect came out of a room and exchanged shots with the officers. Twelve shots were fired; Deputy Young was shot four times, and he returned fire and was able to hit the suspect four times. Another deputy was wounded but survived. Both Deputy Young and the suspect died at the scene. Deputy Young had served with the Coconino County Sheriff's Department for over a year and previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC, the Coolidge (Arizona) Police Department for three years, and the Yavapai County (Arizona) Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters from a previous marriage, his father, sister, and four brothers. The fire department in Black Canyon City, Arizona, was named The Mike Young Memorial Fire Department after Deputy Young was killed.
Survivors
Survivors. Hopefully this 106 yr old rifle can be raffled to raise money to support all the families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. To you, Nancy, your family, Jeff Moritz (Flag PD, EOW JUNE 2020), my deepest respect and honor to have known you!
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Young gave the Coconino County Sheriff's Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Flagstaff community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Young.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Coconino County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1983, 4 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
In 1983, 106 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1983, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 39. Of the 186 killed feloniously in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 47; the middle age was 39. James had served 8.4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James was 39. 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. James had served 8.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 8.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 13.2% of these deaths in AZ, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Coconino County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 17.6% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Coconino County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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