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Incident
Deputy Anne Jackson was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance at a residence in the small town of Alger. When dispatchers were unable to reach her, another deputy was sent to the location and found her body, along with a second shooting victim.
A suspect was located and led responding officers on a pursuit down I-5 in which he wounded a Washington State Patrol trooper and fatally shot another motorist. He was apprehended at the Skagit County Sheriff's Office by members of the Washington State Patrol, Mount Vernon Police Department, and the Skagit County Sheriff's Office.
The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect had also murdered three other people on two properties near the location where Deputy Jackson was shot.
On September 17, 2009, the suspect pled guilty to six counts of murder and was sentenced to life in prison or a mental institution. His sentence begins in the state mental institution. When he is deemed to be competent and no longer dangerous he will be transferred to the state penitentiary.
Deputy Jackson had served with the Skagit County Sheriff's Office for 6 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Jackson gave the Skagit County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mount Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Skagit County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Anne is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Anne is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anne 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 2008, 1 officer in WA was killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Anne was 40. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Anne had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Anne was 40. 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. Anne had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anne was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anne had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.6% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Tuesdays: 10.2%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Skagit County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 13.4% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Her people
Skagit County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Anne among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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