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Incident
Marshal Joseph Jordan was shot and killed as he walked a prisoner to the city jail.
The Marshal had just arrested the prisoner for murdering a man during a personal dispute. As the two walked to the jail, Marshal Jordan was shot by the prisoner's brother in an attempt to free him.
The suspect was arrested and charged with Marshal Jordan's murder. He was convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Marshal Jordan had served with the Orange Police Department only for 6 months.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Jordan served with the Orange Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Orange community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Jordan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Orange Police Department has lost 8 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Joseph is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joseph 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 1902, 2 officers at Orange Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1902, 10 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1902, 104 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1902, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joseph was 62. Of the 8 killed feloniously at Orange Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35.5 and 44.8; the middle age was 41. Joseph had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 1.7 years.
Joseph was 62. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Joseph had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joseph was 62. 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. Joseph had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joseph was 62. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joseph had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 12.5% of these deaths at Orange Police Department; April holds the most, 25%. Wednesdays: 25%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 8 deaths at Orange Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 62.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Orange Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
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