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Patrolman Doxsie was shot and killed while patrolling the downtown part of the city on horseback. His body was found in an alley. His murder was never solved.
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129 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Patrolman Doxsie served with the Independence Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Independence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Independence Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Pitt is one of 129 officers killed feloniously in IA, 57.1% of the 226 remembered there.
Pitt is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Pitt 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 1897, 1 officer in IA was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.
In 1897, 52 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 137th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1897, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
October holds 8.5% of these deaths in IA; July holds the most, 16.3%. Tuesdays: 7.8%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Independence Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.6% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Independence Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Pitt among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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