John W. Blackburn

Time

In 1929, 4 officers at Philadelphia Police Department were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 88 years on record. The heaviest was 1919, with 7.

In 1929, 10 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.

In 1929, 205 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1929, 206 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

John had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 8.6% of these deaths at Philadelphia Police Department; September holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 15.3%.

January holds 6.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 13.7%.

January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.

January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 43% of all 379 deaths at Philadelphia Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 2.5% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 5.4% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.

His people

Philadelphia Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where