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Incident
Detective Micah Flick was shot and killed while conducting an auto theft investigation in the area of Galley Road and N Murray Boulevard, in Colorado Springs, at approximately 4:00 pm.
Several officers attempted to take a suspect into custody, but the man began to struggle and then opened fire, fatally wounding Detective Flick and wounding two other deputies, a Colorado Springs police officer, and a bystander. The man was shot and killed by return gunfire.
Detective Flick had served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He was killed on the 11th anniversary of starting with the department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 7-year-old twins.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Flick gave the El Paso County Sheriff's Office 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Colorado Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Flick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
El Paso County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Micah is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Micah is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Micah 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 2018, 3 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 2018, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2018, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Micah was 34. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Micah had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Micah was 34. 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. Micah had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Micah was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Micah had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.8% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Mondays: 14.4%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 6 deaths at El Paso County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
El Paso County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Micah among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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