James J. Duffy

Time

In 1916, 1 officer at Charleston Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 11 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 2.

In 1916, 1 officer in SC was killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.

In 1916, 155 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1916, 175 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

James was 42. Of the 10 killed feloniously at Charleston Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 39. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

James was 42. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.

James was 42. 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. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 25% of these deaths at Charleston Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 25%.

July holds 10.7% of these deaths in SC, more than any other month. Sundays: 19.5%.

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 50% of all 24 deaths at Charleston Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 8.3% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 2.6% 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 handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.7% of these deaths.

His people

Charleston Police Department has 24 officers remembered here, James among them.