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Bill Jewel Linder
Incident
Assistant Chief Bill Linder was shot and killed with his own service weapon after responding to a burglary call on Harlem Street at 10:00 a.m.
Upon his arrival, Chief Linder encountered a suspect. As he attempted to arrest the suspect, a struggle ensued and the suspect was able to gain control of Chief Linder's service weapon. The suspect then shot and killed the chief.
When backup deputies from the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene, they encountered the suspect wielding a hammer. The deputies were able to arrest the suspect without incident.
Assistant Chief Linder was transported to Franklin Parish Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect was charged with first-degree murder. In May 2005, he was sentenced to life in prison.
Assistant Chief Linder was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran who had served with the 4-person Wisner Police Department for 3 years and had previously served with the Baskin Police Department for approximately 6 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, a nephew, five brothers, and six grandchildren. One of his sons also served in law enforcement.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, a nephew, five brothers, and six grandchildren.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Assistant Chief of Police Linder gave the Wisner Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wisner community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Bill Jewel Linder served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bill is the only officer of Wisner Police Department remembered here.
Bill is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Bill is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Bill is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 6 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 83rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bill was 62. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Bill had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Bill was 62. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Bill had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bill was 62. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bill had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.7% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Sundays: 16.5%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Wisner Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Bill Jewel Linder served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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