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Deputy Rodney Kinzy was shot and killed when he responded to a shootout in Noble County, Ohio.
He was shot as he attempted to warn other officers to seek cover. The suspect was killed by return gunfire.
Deputy Kinzy had been with the Washington County Sheriff's Office for three-and-half years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Kinzy gave the Washington County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marietta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Kinzy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Washington County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Rodney is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Rodney is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Rodney 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 1990, 2 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1990, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1990, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Rodney was 30. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Rodney had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Rodney was 30. 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. Rodney had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Rodney was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Rodney had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Washington County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Washington County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Rodney among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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