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Constable W. G. Reddick was shot and killed as he attempted to shut down a gambling saloon that was operating after the city-mandated closing time at midnight.
The constable was shot in the chest by the saloon keeper as he attempted to enter the main door of the saloon.
Constable Reddick had served with the Jefferson County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 for 2 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Reddick gave the Jefferson County Constable's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Beaumont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Reddick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jefferson County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
W. is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
W. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
W. 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 1903, 9 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1903, 103 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1903, 106 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
W. was 35. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. W. had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
W. was 35. 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. W. had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
W. was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. W. had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Jefferson County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Jefferson County Constable's Office - Precinct 1 has 3 officers remembered here, W. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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