Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Dennis O'Donnell was shot and killed while attempting to serve a writ of replevin at a man's home over an unpaid bill for two blankets valued at $8.00.
The man opened fire on Constable O'Donnell with a shotgun after the constable pushed past the man's daughter to enter the home.
The subject was arrested and charged with murder. The charges were later dismissed due to a lack of evidence and an important witness who disappeared.
Constable O'Donnell was survived by his wife and four children.
Survivors
Constable O'Donnell was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable O'Donnell served with the Harrison Township Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Terre Haute community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable O'Donnell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Dennis O'Donnell is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 61.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dennis O'Donnell's cause is highlighted.
How Dennis O'Donnell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dennis O'Donnell is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dennis O'Donnell was killed by shotgun.
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