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Police Officer Benjamin Carroll was fatally stabbed while attempting to make an arrest.
Despite being wounded, he was able to shoot and kill the subject.
Police Officer Carroll had served with the Wildwood Police Department for only six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two stepchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Carroll served with the Wildwood Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Wildwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Carroll.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Wildwood Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Benjamin is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Benjamin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Benjamin 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 1947, 3 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1947, 86 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 74th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1947, 87 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Benjamin was 38. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Benjamin had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Benjamin was 38. 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. Benjamin had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Benjamin was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Benjamin had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Mondays: 10.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Wildwood Police Department. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.6% 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 edged weapon; knife, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
Wildwood Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Benjamin among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-E
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