Immanuel James Washington
Incident
Agent Cadet Immanuel Washington suffered a fatal heart dysrhythmia while participating in morning physical training at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Training Academy in Baton Rouge.
He had just completed a 2-1/2 mile run with other cadets when he collapsed during a cool-down period. Academy staff immediately began CPR until he was transported to a local hospital. He passed away the following day.
Cadet Washington had served with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for only three weeks. He had previously served with the Broussard Police Department, New Iberia Police Department, Youngsville Police Department, St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, and on a DEA Task Force for 10-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. He had previously played on the University of Louisiana basketball team.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Cadet Washington gave the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baton Rouge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Cadet Washington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has lost 11 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Immanuel is one of 21 officers lost to cardiac events in LA, 3.5% of the 595 remembered there.
Immanuel is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Immanuel is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2018, 1 officer in LA was lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 18 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 2.
In 2018, 20 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 10th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2018, 20 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 10th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Immanuel was 38. Of the 18 lost to cardiac events in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 44.5 and 49.8; the middle age was 47. Immanuel had served 10.5 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Immanuel was 38. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Immanuel had served 10.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Immanuel was 38. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Immanuel had served 10.5 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
July holds 4.8% of these deaths in LA; January holds the most, 19%. Thursdays: 4.8%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
July holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 9.1% of all 11 deaths at Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.5% of all 595 deaths in LA, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
His people
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has 11 officers remembered here, Immanuel among them.
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Robert J. Sellers, Sr.
Mar 13, 1923
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Frank E. Fagot, Jr. Nov 29, 1927
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Edward Morgan Apr 5, 1930
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Beuford Calvin Patterson
Oct 27, 1948
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Kenneth Dale Aycock
Jul 6, 1991
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Ricky Dodge
Jan 20, 1992
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Leon Henderson, Jr.
Mar 30, 1996
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John M. Garlington
Feb 10, 2000
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Jim Robyn Bennet Matkin
Mar 2, 2005
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Paul Berches Stuckey
Sep 30, 2011
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Immanuel James Washington
Jul 19, 2018
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
What is kept
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