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Incident
Chief Ware was shot and killed at his home by a man who was upset about receiving a ticket for driving without registration. When Chief Ware opened his door the man produced a gun and shot him in the head and back.
Despite being mortally wounded, Chief Ware was able to grab his gun and fatally shot the suspect.
Chief Ware had served with the agency for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Ware gave the Evans Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Evans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Ware.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Richard is the only officer of Evans Police Department remembered here.
Richard is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard 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 1953, 4 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1953, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1953, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 51. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Richard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Richard was 51. 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. Richard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 51. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.3% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Mondays: 14.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Evans Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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