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Incident
City Marshal Dick Rice was shot and killed as he attempted to disarm a drunk man who had been waving his shotgun around and making threats.
The man fled to his home when he saw Marshal Rice approach. As Marshal Rice attempted to talk him into giving his shotgun up the man fired, fatally hitting Marshal Rice in the chest.
The man was arrested, convicted of Marshal Rice's murder, and sentenced to life. He died in prison on November 15th, 1924.
Marshal Rice had served with the Winters Police Department for only six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Rice served with the Winters Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Winters community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Rice.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
William is the only officer of Winters Police Department remembered here.
William is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
William is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1912, 8 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.3% of these deaths in CA, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Winters Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 3.6% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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