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Marshal William Kitson was shot and killed after surprising burglary suspects while he was investigating suspicious activity in the downtown area at 4 am.
Marshal Kitson was able to return fire and wound one of the suspects.
The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life.
Marshal Kitson had served with the Silex Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Kitson gave the Silex Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Silex community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Kitson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
William is the only officer of Silex Police Department remembered here.
William is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1975, 6 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1975, 163 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1975, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 65. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 65. 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. William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 65. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.9% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Thursdays: 12%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Silex Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
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