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Officer Beth Haynes was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at the Eastpointe Apartments at 1590 Eisenhower Drive at about 12:30 am. The suspect had abducted a man in Denver, Colorado, and forced him to drive to Boulder, Colorado, where the victim was able to escape and call the police. The suspect intended to kill a woman who did not want a relationship with the man, and he was raised in a culture that believes women are less important than men. Officer Haynes confronted the suspect from behind cover and as she was issuing orders, a bystander walked to a nearby car. The bystander then ignored Officer Hayne's orders to move from the danger area and stood by to watch. As Officer Haynes moved to the bystander in order to offer protection the suspect opened fire, striking her in the hand and armpit, just above her vest. She was able to return fire, but her gun jammed. The suspect then shot her execution-style in the head. Three of Officer Hayne's four shots struck the suspect, one of them fatally. The suspect lost so much blood that he had no strength left to run and committed suicide as officers closed in on him. Officer Haynes had served with the Boulder Police Department for three years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Haynes gave the Boulder Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Boulder community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Haynes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Boulder Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Beth is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Beth is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Beth 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 1994, 1 officer at Boulder Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1994, 2 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1994, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1994, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Beth was 26. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Boulder Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 45; the middle age was 30. Beth had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.
Beth was 26. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Beth had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Beth was 26. 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. Beth had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Beth was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Beth had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 20% of these deaths at Boulder Police Department; November holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 20%.
April holds 11% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 13.6%.
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 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Boulder Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% 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, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Her people
Boulder Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Beth among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-E
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