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Deputy Moses Wright was shot and killed when he, another deputy, and a Waco policeman attempted to arrest three men suspected of stealing horses.
The officers confronted the men at gunpoint and Deputy Wright disarmed one of them. One of the other men, who had just mounted his horse, shot Deputy Wright and mortally wounded him.
The other deputy, along with Deputy Wright, returned fire, possibly wounding one of the suspects.
Deputy Wright had served in law enforcement with the McLennan County Sheriff's Department and Waco Police Department for a total of 5 years.
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150 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Wright gave the McLennan County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Waco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
McLennan County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Moses is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Moses is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Moses is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1876, 12 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1876, 35 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 149th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1876, 43 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 147th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Moses was 32. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Moses had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Moses was 32. 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. Moses had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Moses was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Moses had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
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 42.9% of all 7 deaths at McLennan County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, 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 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
McLennan County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Moses among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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