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Incident
Patrolman J. M. Baskin was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance on Colcord Avenue involving a man who refused to pay a one-dollar taxi fare. The suspect opened fire with a shotgun, mortally wounding Patrolman Baskin. The suspect was apprehended a short time later. Patrolman Baskin was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds ten days later. The 60-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years. He died in prison on May 15, 1942.
Survivors
Patrolman Baskin was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Baskin served with the Waco Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Waco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Baskin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Waco Police Department has lost 11 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
J. is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
J. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. 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 1936, 1 officer at Waco Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1936, 11 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
J. was 46. Of the 9 killed feloniously at Waco Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 42; the middle age was 39.
J. was 46. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
J. was 46. 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.
J. was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 22.2% of these deaths at Waco Police Department; February holds the most, 22.2%. Fridays: 22.2%.
August holds 8% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 81.8% of all 11 deaths at Waco Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 11.1% 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.
His people
Waco Police Department has 11 officers remembered here, J. among them.
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Laban John Hoffman Jan 6, 1871
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Alpheus D. Neill Feb 6, 1877
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William Davis Mitchell
Oct 27, 1900
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Charles M. Gantz
Aug 8, 1923
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Urby Joe Thompson
Jul 24, 1933
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J. M. Baskin
Aug 28, 1936
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Elmer Huddleston
Jul 2, 1940
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Holly Ray Anderson
Oct 8, 1940
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Donald Hartley Basquette
Feb 11, 1969
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Roger E. Barrett
Jun 12, 1976
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John Robert Vicha
Aug 29, 1989
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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