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Patrol Officer Neil Mooney succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier after arresting two suspects for a minor charge of breaching the peace. He searched one of the suspects and found a concealed revolver. However, the suspect had a second concealed revolver which Officer Mooney did not find. The suspect waited until he had an opportunity to shoot Officer Mooney and then did so. The 21-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
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You barely got started.
Patrol Officer Mooney gave the Duluth Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Duluth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Mooney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Duluth Police Department has lost 8 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Neil is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Neil is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Neil 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 1914, 1 officer at Duluth Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1914, 3 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1914, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1914, 127 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Neil was 32. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Duluth Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 54; the middle age was 34. Neil had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 24 years.
Neil was 32. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Neil had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Neil was 32. 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. Neil had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Neil was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Neil had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 28.6% of these deaths at Duluth Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 28.6%.
January holds 5.8% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 87.5% of all 8 deaths at Duluth Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.9% 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
Duluth Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Neil among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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