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Patrolman Lawrence Jupin succumbed to gunshot wounds received on May 10, 1999, when he was shot in the face, leg, and hip, while backing up an officer investigating a suspicious man on Route 31.
The man was dressed in camouflage and walking along the road at 0015 hours. While they were checking the man for warrants, he ran into the woods, and Patrolman Jupin chased him. The suspect pulled out a .357 caliber handgun, and Patrolman Jupin ordered him to drop it. The two exchanged gunfire, and both were wounded.
Patrolman Jupin was transported to a local hospital where he slipped into a coma shortly after the shooting. He remained in the coma until passing away on November 29, 2002.
The suspect recovered but was found incompetent to stand trial and committed to a state hospital. In 2009 the killer was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Patrolman Jupin had served with the Westminster Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Jupin gave the Westminster Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Westminster community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Jupin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Westminster Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Lawrence is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
Lawrence is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lawrence is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2002, 1 officer in MA was killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2002, 78 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lawrence was 34. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. Lawrence had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Lawrence was 34. 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. Lawrence had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lawrence was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lawrence had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Fridays: 12.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Westminster Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; .357 caliber, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .357 caliber, in 0.5% 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 handgun; .357 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .357 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Westminster Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Lawrence among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
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