Incident
Constable James Price was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle he suspected of transporting illegal whiskey.
Despite being mortally wounded he was able to return fire and wounded the subject. After the suspect, age 35, got out of the hospital, he posted bond and was never seen again.
Constable Price had served with the Lexington County Constable's Office for four years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Price gave the Lexington County Constable's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lexington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Price.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Lexington County Constable's Office remembered here.
James is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1925, 7 officers in SC were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 21. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
James was 21. 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. James had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 21. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Saturdays: 17.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lexington County Constable's Office.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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