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Deputy Sheriff Wesley Davis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two subjects who were causing a disturbance.
Both men were convicted of manslaughter in connection with Deputy Davis' murder.
Deputy Davis was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Davis was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Davis served with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Mound City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pulaski County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Wesley is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Wesley is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Wesley 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 1910, 8 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1910, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1910, 124 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Wesley was 53. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38.
Wesley was 53. 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.
Wesley was 53. 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 10.3% of these deaths in IL, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.5% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Pulaski County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Wesley among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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