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Deputy Monahan was shot and killed while trying to keep order during an uprising involving a large group of Japanese railroad workers in Caliente. The uprising started when the train the workers were riding in separated. The workers attached the train crew, who in turn went for assistance.
Three men who were thought to be involved with attacking Deputy Monahan were apprehended.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Monahan served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Pioche community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Monahan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1906, 2 officers in NV were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
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.
When
June holds 11% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Wednesdays: 11%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 15.9% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, John among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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