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Patrolman Ronald Hedbany was shot and killed after responding to a bank alarm and encountered one of the suspects on foot. As Patrolman Hedbany rounded a corner in his cruiser just outside of the city limits in Milwaukee, he was ambushed. Although the officer wore a vest, the shots entered his neck area. He was pronounced dead on his way to the hospital. The suspect was apprehended months later and convicted of murder. Patrolman Hedbany had served with the Glendale Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his twin brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hedbany gave the Glendale Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Glendale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hedbany.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Glendale Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Ronald is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Ronald is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ronald 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 1994, 4 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
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
Ronald was 42. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Ronald had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Ronald was 42. 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. Ronald had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ronald was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ronald had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.5% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Fridays: 10.1%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Glendale Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Glendale Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Ronald among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
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