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Policeman Jack Dunaway was shot and killed as he and two other officers investigated three suspicious men sitting in a car. The three officers surrounded the car and asked what the men were doing. The three men inside opened fire, killing Policeman Dunaway. Two of the suspects were killed in the return gunfire.
Policeman Dunaway had served with the Miami Police Department for only 6 months and was survived by his wife and two children.
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Policeman Dunaway had served with the Miami Police Department for only 6 months and was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Merchant Policeman Dunaway served with the Miami Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Miami community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Merchant Policeman Dunaway.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Miami Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
L. is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
L. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
L. 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 1934, 14 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
L. was 33. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. L. had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
L. was 33. 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. L. had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
L. was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. L. had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 11.4% of these deaths in OK, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Miami Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% 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
Miami Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, L. among them.
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