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Deputy George Hindman and Sheriff William Brady were shot and killed by the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid and his gang as they walked down the street in front of the county courthouse. Billy the Kid was later shot and killed. The outlaw gang was responsible for the murders of several other law enforcement officers over the course of several years. Deputy Hindman is buried with Sheriff Brady on private property on what was Sheriff Brady's ranch east of Lincoln, New Mexico at the Brady-Hindman burial site.
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Deputy Sheriff Hindman served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Carrizozo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1878, 3 officers at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1878, 3 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1878, 51 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1878, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
April holds 37.5% of these deaths at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Mondays: 37.5%.
April holds 12.2% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Mondays: 11.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 88.9% of all 9 deaths at Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 62.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22% 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
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-W
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