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Officer George Dixon was stabbed to death after he arrested a man for public intoxication at a local dance. He was escorting the suspect to jail when he produced a knife and stabbed him four times.
His killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Dixon was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Officer Dixon was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Dixon served with the Wilton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Wilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Dixon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Wilton Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 39 officers killed feloniously in ND, 63.9% of the 61 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1917, 2 officers in ND were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 28. Of the 37 killed feloniously in ND whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 55; the middle age was 50.
George was 28. 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.
George was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 17.9% of these deaths in ND, more than any other month. Sundays: 12.8%.
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 100% of all 1 deaths at Wilton Police Department. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 61 deaths in ND, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 7.7% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
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