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Incident
Detective Bush was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest a man at a rooming house. Without warning, the suspect pulled a small revolver from under his pillow and fired, fatally wounding Detective Bush. The suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He was sentenced to death and executed on October 15, 1934. Detective Bush had served with the Canton Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 5-year-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Bush gave the Canton Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Canton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Bush.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Canton Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1934, 1 officer at Canton Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1934, 1 officer in OH was killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Albert had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Albert had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 20% of these deaths at Canton Police Department; July holds the most, 40%. Tuesdays: 20%.
April holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Canton Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 80% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Canton Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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