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Constable King died shortly after suffering a head injury while struggling with a prisoner in the city jail at Excelsior Springs.
Constable King and a night policeman were attempting to put the prisoner into a cell as the man violently resisted. During the struggle, Constable King's head was knocked against the iron bars of the cell. The two officers were finally able to get the prisoner into the cell.
Constable King walked home and began to feel sick. A doctor was called to the scene and shortly after he arrived, Constable King began having convulsions. He died a short time later from a cerebral hemorrhage caused by the head wound.
The suspect was found to be insane and taken to the state asylum in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Constable King had served in law enforcement for approximately 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, and five siblings. His son, who was a Clay County deputy at the time, was appointed to the position of constable after his death.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, and five siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable King gave the Fishing River Township Constable's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Liberty community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable King.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Andrew is the only officer of Fishing River Township Constable's Office remembered here.
Andrew is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew 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 1911, 3 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1911, 149 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1911, 150 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 56. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Andrew had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 56. 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. Andrew had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 56. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 8.3% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Sundays: 16.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fishing River Township Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.9% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
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