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Incident
Jailer Edward Innes died from a wound he sustained the previous night when he was struck in the back of the head with a 2x4.
The incident occurred during an escape attempt from the Mesa County Jail. The suspect made good with the escape, but was captured four days later. He was convicted of murdering Jailer Innes and sentenced to death. He was hung in Canon City on January 12th, 1907.
Jailer Innes was survived by his parents.
Survivors
Jailer Innes was survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Jailer Innes served with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Grand Junction community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Jailer Innes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Mesa County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1906, 4 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1906, 89 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1906, 90 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 75th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 27. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39.
Edward was 27. 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.
Edward was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 9.3% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Mesa County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; lumber, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; lumber, in 0.4% 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 blunt object; lumber, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object; lumber, in 0% of these deaths.
His people
Mesa County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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