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Harold Lane Caldwell
Incident
Agent Harold Caldwell was shot and killed while backing up local officers investigating an abduction case in Corinth, Mississippi. As Agent Caldwell's partner spoke to the suspect the man began to draw a weapon. Agent Caldwell immediately intervened and attempted to disarm the man, but was fatally shot. The 75-year-old suspect had kidnapped a 37-year-old woman. He was charged with capital murder in connection with Agent Caldwell's murder. On May 21, 1980, a mistrial was declared when he suddenly became very ill in court and was admitted to a hospital. Another trial date would be set if his health permitted, however, he died in 1985 without being tried. Agent Caldwell had served with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Caldwell gave the Mississippi Department of Public Safety 2 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Caldwell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Narcotics has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Harold is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Harold is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harold is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1979, 4 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1979, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1979, 153 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harold was 25. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Harold had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Harold was 25. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Harold had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harold was 25. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harold had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 10.7% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Fridays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Narcotics, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Narcotics has 5 officers remembered here, Harold among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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