Incident
Officer Jerry Stallings was killed when he was struck by a car while investigating a burning vehicle at the bottom of a bridge. The driver and the occupant of the vehicle which struck him were both under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. The driver was convicted and was still in prison in June 1999.
Survivors
Officer Stallings is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Stallings served with the Barling Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Barling community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Stallings.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jerry is the only officer of Barling Police Department remembered here.
Jerry is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry 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 1992, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1992, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1992, 97 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jerry was 42. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Jerry was 42. 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.
Jerry was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Thursdays: 18.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Barling Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.2% 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 not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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