Immanuel James Washington
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Agent Cadet

Immanuel James Washington

Cardiac
End of Watch July 19, 2018
Age 38
Tour of Duty 10 yrs 6 mo
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Gender Male

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.

In Our Keeping

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Last updated
July 23, 2026

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Tributes

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

Location Baton Rouge, LA
Platform Identity ldwfcons.fed.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch July 19, 2018
Tour of Duty 10 yrs 6 mo
Age 38
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Cardiac

Agent Cadet Immanuel James Washington is one of 1,306 officers lost to cardiac events in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 4% of all 32,508 officers honored here.

In LA, 21 of 595 officers were lost to cardiac events in the line of duty — 3.5% of this state's fallen.

At Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 1 of 11 officers on record were lost to cardiac events in the line of duty — 9.1% of this agency's fallen.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
1
of 11 officers
9.1% Cardiac
LA — Statewide
21
of 595 officers
3.5% Cardiac
Nationwide
1,306
of 32,508 officers
4% Cardiac

National Cause Distribution

How Cardiac compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Immanuel James Washington's cause is highlighted.

Felonious
17,623 (54.2%)
Accident
10,088 (31%)
Illness
2,974 (9.1%)
Cardiac
1,306 (4%)
Undetermined
260 (0.8%)
Suicide
256 (0.8%)
vehicular
1 (0%)

How Immanuel James Washington Compares

Age at End of Watch
38
This officer
Avg for Cardiac: 48.6 years
Years of Service
10.5
This officer
Avg for Cardiac: 15.6 years

When Cardiac Deaths Occur

Monthly distribution of Cardiac deaths across the full memorial record. Immanuel James Washington is highlighted in Jul.

Jan
124
Feb
105
Mar
99
Apr
116
May
115
Jun
95
Jul
94
Aug
104
Sep
109
Oct
121
Nov
113
Dec
111

Incident Location