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Night Watchman Ralston was shot and killed while following a group of men believed to be jewelry thieves. He had followed the men from their hotel to a local railroad yard, where he was shot by the men after being noticed.
Night Watchman Ralston was survived by his wife and six children.
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Night Watchman Ralston was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Watchman Ralston served with the Weeping Water Police Departmnet.
Thank you for your service to the Weeping Water community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Watchman Ralston.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charles is the only officer of Weeping Water Police Departmnet remembered here.
Charles is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1908, 2 officers in NE were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 49. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41.
Charles was 49. 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.
Charles was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 7.2% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Sundays: 16.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Weeping Water Police Departmnet. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.2% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-W
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