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Patrolman Anthony Hellis was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance in which a husband was beating his wife.
When officers arrived at the scene the man fled on foot with Patrolman Hellis in pursuit when the suspect suddenly turned and fatally shot him.
The man remained at large until returning home two days later where he committed suicide.
Patrolman Hellis had served with the Muncie Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hellis gave the Muncie Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Muncie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hellis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Muncie Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Anthony is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1923, 6 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1923, 199 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1923, 200 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Anthony was 25. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anthony had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Anthony was 25. 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. Anthony had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anthony was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anthony had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.7% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Sundays: 17.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Muncie Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.8% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Muncie Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Anthony among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
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