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Deputy Newton Gorman was shot and killed while intervening in an argument between two cousins and a third man over a lawsuit involving a yoke of oxen. The man and the two cousins had encountered each other in front of the county courthouse in Junction City. One of the cousins had pulled out a pistol and was threatening the man when Deputy Gorman arrived. Deputy Gorman identified himself as a peace officer and told the men to lay down their guns.
The other cousin opened fire, shooting Deputy Gorman in the chest. Although wounded, Deputy Gorman returned fire and shot one of the cousins. The other man returned fire at the cousins as well. During the ensuing gunfight, Deputy Gorman and all three participants of the original argument were killed.
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Deputy Sheriff Gorman served with the Kimble County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Junction community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Kimble County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Newton is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Newton is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Newton 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 1878, 12 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1878, 51 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1878, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Kimble County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 10.4% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Kimble County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Newton among them.
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