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Deputy Constable James Casey was shot and killed after arresting a suspect for public intoxication and creating a disturbance.
As the suspect was being escorted to jail, the man produced a handgun and shot Deputy Constable Casey in the chest, killing him.
The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended a short time later. He was convicted of Deputy Constable Casey's murder and executed.
Deputy Constable Casey had served with the Calaveras County Constable's Office for 5 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Casey gave the Calaveras County Constable's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Andreas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Casey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Calaveras County Constable's Office remembered here.
James is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
James is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
James is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1903, 5 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1903, 103 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1903, 106 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 31. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 31. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 31. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 8.1% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 15.8%.
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 Calaveras County Constable's Office.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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