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Sergeant Kaila Sullivan was killed when she was intentionally struck by a vehicle driven while attempting to arrest a wanted subject in the 2000 block of San Sebastian Court at 8:30 pm.
Officers had conducted a traffic stop on the man who was wanted on a warrant for domestic assault. When they attempted to place him in custody, he began to resist and was able to re-enter his vehicle. He struck and fatally wounded Sergeant Sullivan as he fled the area in the vehicle.
Sergeant Sullivan was transported to HCA Clear Lake Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The vehicle was found abandoned a short distance away. The man was arrested on December 12th, 2019. He was convicted of aggravated assault on a public servant and sentenced to 58 years in prison.
Sergeant Sullivan had served with the Nassau Bay Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Sullivan gave the Nassau Bay Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Nassau Bay community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Sullivan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Kaila is the only officer of Nassau Bay Police Department remembered here.
Kaila is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Kaila is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kaila 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 2019, 9 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2019, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2019, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kaila was 43. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Kaila had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Kaila was 43. 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. Kaila had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kaila was 43. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kaila had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Nassau Bay Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.3% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Where
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