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Special Deputy Sheriff A.L. Smithers and Deputy Sheriff Thomas Hall were shot and killed as they attempted to arrest an escapee from the county jail.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Sheriff Smithers served with the Luna County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Deming community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Sheriff Smithers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Luna County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
A. is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
A. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
A. 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 1911, 3 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1911, 149 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1911, 150 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Fridays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Luna County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 13% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Luna County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, A. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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