Incident
Constable John Pilcher was accidentally shot and killed when a deputy constable's pistol fell from its holster and discharged. The round struck him in the head.
They were investigating a burglary at a ranch when the accident occurred.
Constable Pilcher was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Constable Pilcher was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Pilcher served with the Los Angeles County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Monterey Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Pilcher.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Los Angeles County Constable's Office has lost 13 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1925, 7 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1925, 88 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1925, 96 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 26th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 45. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35.
John was 45. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.
John was 45. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
June holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 12.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 15.4% of all 13 deaths at Los Angeles County Constable's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Los Angeles County Constable's Office has 13 officers remembered here, John among them.
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Jack Wheelan Dec 7, 1853
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Charles K. Baker Jan 23, 1857
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William H. Little Jan 23, 1857
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Anton Harnischfeger Mar 20, 1889
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Francis Marion Culp
Jun 10, 1906
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Charles A. De Moranville Jan 4, 1909
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Anthony B. Couts Oct 25, 1914
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George A. Curtis Feb 1, 1916
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Herbert Enidicott Glidden
Nov 9, 1920
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William E. Funkhouser
May 14, 1922
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J. Edward Brown
Sep 14, 1924
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John S. Pilcher
Jun 4, 1925
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Charles W. Winston Apr 3, 1926
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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