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Incident
Patrolman Everett Blewfield was shot and killed while investigating reports of suspicious activity.
A citizen had approached him as he walked his beat and informed him that a car occupied by two women had just turned into an alley behind a grocery store. As Patrolman Blewfield and the man walked up to the car, two men exited the store. One of them immediately opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Blewfield in the chest.
The men fled in the car with the women, but were all captured within one day. The two men were convicted of murder and sentenced to death. One of them was executed in 1927 while the second had his sentence commuted to life in prison, where he died.
Patrolman Blewfield had served with the Tarpon Springs Police Department for only two weeks. He was survived by his wife and three sons. One of his sons later went on to serve with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Blewfield served with the Tarpon Springs Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tarpon Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Blewfield.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tarpon Springs Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Everett is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Everett is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Everett 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 1926, 5 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1926, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1926, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Everett was 43. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Everett had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Everett was 43. 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. Everett had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Everett was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Everett had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 9.7% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Mondays: 10.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Tarpon Springs Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% 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.
His people
Tarpon Springs Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Everett among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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