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Julian L. Keen Jr.
Incident
Wildlife Officer Julian Keen was shot and killed in Labelle when he attempted to stop a hit-and-run suspect while off duty.
Hendry County deputies located Officer Keen's body after responding to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Nobles Road and Apache Circle. Three subjects were taken into custody.
Officer Keen had served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for six years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Wildlife Officer Keen gave the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 6 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Wildlife Officer Keen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has lost 7 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Julian is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Julian is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Julian 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 2020, 2 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 93rd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2020, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2020, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Julian was 30. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Julian had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Julian was 30. 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. Julian had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Julian was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Julian had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 6.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Sundays: 15.9%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 14.3% of all 7 deaths at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has 7 officers remembered here, Julian among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
What is kept
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