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Sergeant JD Bock was shot and killed after attempting to arrest a speeding subject he had just chased at Staples Street near the Botanical Gardens in Corpus Christie. The suspect was able to disarm Sergeant Bock and shot him four times. The man fired at a passing truck before shooting Sergeant Bock twice. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended. He was on parole and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was sentenced to death. On June 12, 2004, the suspect was found to be mentally ill, and his sentence was commuted to life with the possibility of parole. Sergeant Bock had served with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his two daughters, mother, and two sisters. A city park was named in memorial to Sergeant Bock. It is located at 7327 Canadian Drive, 78414.
Survivors
He was survived by his two daughters, mother, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Bock gave the Corpus Christi Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Corpus Christi community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Bock.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Corpus Christi Police Department has lost 16 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Joseph is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joseph 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 1987, 1 officer at Corpus Christi Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1987, 9 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1987, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1987, 117 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joseph was 40. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Corpus Christi Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 34.5 and 46.5; the middle age was 40. Joseph had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Joseph was 40. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Joseph had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joseph was 40. 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. Joseph had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joseph was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joseph had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 14.3% of these deaths at Corpus Christi Police Department; January holds the most, 14.3%. Wednesdays: 42.9%.
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 43.8% of all 16 deaths at Corpus Christi Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Corpus Christi Police Department has 16 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.
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Elias T. Mussett
May 6, 1892
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L. B. Prater
Sep 14, 1919
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Joseph Leroy Moon
Jun 7, 1938
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Robert Lloyd Hobbs
Nov 25, 1947
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Roy Newton Smith
Apr 20, 1953
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Frank Edward Dolan
Feb 12, 1960
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John William Sartain
Aug 20, 1971
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Ruben T Almanza
Jul 28, 1984
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Joseph Daniel Bock
Sep 9, 1987
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Juan Rincon Prieto
Feb 2, 1993
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Matthew Barret Thebeau
Jan 20, 2008
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Stuart Jay Alexander
Mar 11, 2009
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Alan Daniel McCollum
Jan 31, 2020
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Charlie Williams, Jr.
Jul 13, 2020
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Kyle Hicks
Apr 24, 2024
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Vicente Ortiz, Jr.
Jun 1, 2024
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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