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Police Officer Donald Kramer was shot and killed while pursuing a homeless man thought to be drunk. He was on patrol when a homeless man spotted him and began to run. Officer Kramer chased him and caught him in an alley behind 662 Washington Avenue. The man suddenly swung around and shot Officer Kramer in the head, then twice more after he fell to the ground. The suspect was later arrested and charged with murder. The man was found incompetent to stand trial and committed in a maximum security psychiatric hospital.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Kramer gave the Miami Beach Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Miami Beach community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Kramer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Miami Beach Police Department has lost 10 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Donald is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Donald is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Donald is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1984, 7 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Donald was 42. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Donald had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Donald was 42. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 42. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.8% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Saturdays: 20.1%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 10 deaths at Miami Beach Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Miami Beach Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
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David C. Bearden
Mar 20, 1928
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William Lawrence Nichols
Feb 4, 1936
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Robert Boyle
Aug 31, 1936
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Donald Bernard Kramer
Feb 25, 1984
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John Carroll Koppin
Dec 26, 1984
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Robert E. Fitzpatrick
Apr 3, 1985
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Scott Richard Rakow
Jun 30, 1988
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Larry Emilio Marrero
Nov 28, 2018
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Edward Perez
Aug 19, 2021
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David Cajuso
Oct 28, 2025
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-W
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