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Police Officer Caran Coward was shot and killed by her husband while on duty.
She had gone home to check on her children during a break when she was shot and killed. Her husband then committed suicide.
Officer Coward had served with the Livingston Police Department for three years.
Survivors
She was survived by her three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Coward gave the Livingston Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Livingston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Coward.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Caran is the only officer of Livingston Police Department remembered here.
Caran is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Caran is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Caran 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 2008, 7 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Caran was 39. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Caran had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Caran was 39. 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. Caran had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Caran was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Caran had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16.6%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Livingston Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
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