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Woodrow Wilson Whetstone
Incident
Chief Woodrow Whetstone was shot and killed when two parties in a domestic disturbance arrived at his house looking for assistance. The woman's former boyfriend had confronted a woman and her boyfriend, and they went to Chief Whetstone's home while he was there on his lunch break. While at the scene, the man arrived and shot and killed both Chief Whetstone and the boyfriend, 54, as the Chief tried to calm the man. He then shot and wounded the woman, 42. On February 15, 1961, the 45-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He received an additional 10 years for shooting the woman. Chief Whetstone had served with the Junction City Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and two grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Whetstone gave the Junction City Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Junction City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Whetstone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Woodrow is the only officer of Junction City Police Department remembered here.
Woodrow is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Woodrow is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Woodrow 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 1960, 1 officer in OR was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 1960, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1960, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Woodrow was 43. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. Woodrow had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Woodrow was 43. 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. Woodrow had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Woodrow was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Woodrow had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.3% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Mondays: 13%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Junction City Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 5.2% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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