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Marshal Andrew Adams and Deputy Marshal John Newport were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two wanted men.
Marshal Adams was survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Marshal Adams was survived by his wife and four children.
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136 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Town Marshal Adams served with the Helenwood Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Helenwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Helenwood Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Andrew is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew 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 1890, 8 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1890, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1890, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
November holds 6.2% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Saturdays: 17.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Helenwood Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 12.4% 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
Helenwood Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-E
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