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Sheriff Bath was shot and killed when he rode to Woods Landing to arrest a suspect. After murdering Sheriff Bath the suspect fled and was never apprehended.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Bath served with the Albany County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Laramie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Bath.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Albany County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Alfred is one of 41 officers killed feloniously in WY, 65.1% of the 63 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alfred 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 1908, 1 officer in WY was killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 30 years on record. The heaviest was 1903, with 5.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
May holds 4.9% of these deaths in WY; March holds the most, 14.6%. Fridays: 12.2%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Albany County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.1% of all 63 deaths in WY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 43.9% 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
Albany County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Alfred among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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