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Sheriff Kirk was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect on a warrant. As Sheriff Kirk approached the suspect the suspect drew a gun and fired killing Sheriff Kirk. Sheriff Kirk was able to return fire at the same time and kill the suspect. Sheriff Kirk had served with the agency for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by mother and siblings.
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150 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Sheriff Kirk gave the Young County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Graham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Young County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Richard is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard 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 1876, 1 officer at Young County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1876, 12 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1876, 35 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 149th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1876, 43 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 147th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 1.1 years.
Richard had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Richard had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 28.6% of these deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Mondays: 28.6%.
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Mondays: 13.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 28.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% 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 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
Young County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
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