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Officer Elmer Beers was fatally shot when he went to the scene of a domestic dispute involving a husband and wife. A struggle resulted and the man gained control of Officer Beers' service revolver and shot him and his wife. The suspect was taken into custody a short time later. The suspect, 30, was determined to be insane and committed at Binghamton Mental Hospital where he died on May 11, 2014. Officer Beers had been with the agency for 27 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
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27 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Beers gave the Waverly Police Department 27 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Waverly community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Beers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Elmer is the only officer of Waverly Police Department remembered here.
Elmer is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Elmer is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Elmer 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 1968, 6 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1968, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1968, 91 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 73rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Elmer was 57. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Elmer had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Elmer was 57. 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. Elmer had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Elmer was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Elmer had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 6.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Waverly Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.6% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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