William H. Beck
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Policeman

William H. Beck

Denver Police Department — Denver, CO
Felonious
End of Watch May 2, 1908
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Gender Male

Incident

Policeman Beck was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary on 16th Street. While walking his beat at approximately 0300 hours he discovered the rear door of a business opened. He entered the business to leave a note for the owner when he was shot by someone inside. The suspect fled the scene and was never apprehended.

Survivors

Policeman Beck was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Beck served with the Denver Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Denver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Beck.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Denver, Denver County, CO
Platform Identity dpd.denver.co.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch May 2, 1908
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Gun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

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.

Every year on record · United States
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When

May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

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How

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.

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His people

Denver Police Department has 74 officers remembered here, William among them.

Across the years

Policeman William H. Beck

Denver Police Department · End of Watch May 2, 1908

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-W

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