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Deputy Hutson was shot and killed while assisting another deputy attempt to arrest a man who had escaped from another deputy the previous day after being arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.
The deputy had gone to the man's home to arrest him but was confronted by the man and his nephew, both of whom were armed. The deputy retreated from the scene and called for backup. When Deputy Hutson arrived the two deputies attempted to enter the home but were immediately fired upon.
Deputy Hutson was struck by one of the shots and fell backwards into the yard. The other deputy again retreated from the scene to call for additional backup.
An Ocala police officer arrived at the scene but was shot twice and wounded. The suspect then committed suicide as armed citizens began to fire into the home.
Deputy Hutson was survived by his wife and 11-year-old daughter.
Survivors
Deputy Hutson was survived by his wife and 11-year-old daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hutson served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Ocala community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hutson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
William is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1910, 1 officer at Marion County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1955, with 2.
In 1910, 3 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1910, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1910, 124 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 42. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Marion County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 30.8 and 41.3; the middle age was 37.5.
William was 42. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36.
William was 42. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
William was 42. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 12.5% of these deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Office; May holds the most, 25%. Wednesdays: 12.5%.
October holds 4.9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.2%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 8 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 37.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 6.7% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-E
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