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Patrolman Anderson was shot and killed by a man who held a grudge against him because of the zealous manner in which he discharged his duties. He told Patrolman Anderson that he would kill him if he ever bothered him again. A few nights later Patrolman Anderson warned him that he was in violation of a city ordinance for being seen on a public street after 9:00 p.m. with a prostitute. The man went home; got his pistol; found Patrolman Anderson standing on a street corner; knocked him to the ground; and shot him three times. The suspect surrendered to police a short time later. He was convicted of second degree murder and sent to Moundsville Prison on May 24, 1921.
Survivors
He had served with the Charleston Police Department for eight years and was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Anderson gave the Charleston Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Anderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charleston Police Department has lost 9 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Flemen is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 remembered there.
Flemen is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Flemen 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 1920, 1 officer at Charleston Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 2.
In 1920, 6 officers in WV were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Flemen was 38. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Charleston Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33.5 and 50; the middle age was 42.5. Flemen had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Flemen was 38. Of the 147 killed feloniously in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47.5; the middle age was 39. Flemen had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Flemen was 38. 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. Flemen had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Flemen was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Flemen had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 16.7% of these deaths at Charleston Police Department; December holds the most, 33.3%. Mondays: 16.7%.
August holds 14.2% of these deaths in WV, more than any other month. Mondays: 16%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 9 deaths at Charleston Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.4% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Charleston Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Flemen among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-E
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