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Officer Eddie Mundo was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle he was searching for.
The driver of the vehicle, who was under the influence of alcohol and narcotics, had assaulted his wife and fled the scene before officers arrived. Officer Mundo had begun searching for the suspect and had driven approximately one mile outside of the city limits on Jericho Road. He turned his patrol car around and headed back towards the center of town when the suspect's vehicle came around a sharp bend at a high rate of speed and struck the patrol car.
The driver fled the scene of the accident but turned himself in several hours later at a nearby house. In July 2004, the suspect pleaded guilty to manslaughter, wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident, and DUI. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Officer Mundo was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the LaGrange Police Department for three years. He had previously served as a deputy for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Officer Mundo is survived by his wife and one-year-old son, and his parents. His father is also a law enforcement officer.
Survivors
Officer Mundo is survived by his wife and one-year-old son, and his parents.
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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.
Police Officer Mundo gave the LaGrange Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the LaGrange 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
Eddie Jr Mundo Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1992â1996) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
LaGrange Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Eddie is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Eddie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Eddie 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 2003, 1 officer in KY was killed feloniously, the 112th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 2003, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2003, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Eddie was 29. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Eddie had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Eddie was 29. 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. Eddie had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Eddie was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Eddie had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Wednesdays: 11.1%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at LaGrange Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.3% 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 automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
LaGrange Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Eddie among them.
Military Service
Eddie Jr Mundo Jr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1992–1996) before joining law enforcement.
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