Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer J.D. Blackwell was killed when a drunk driver struck his police motorcycle as he escorted a funeral procession. Officer Blackwell had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three sons, and their children. One of Officer Blackwell's grandsons is now a member of the Baton Rouge Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons, and their children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Blackwell gave the Baton Rouge Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baton Rouge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Blackwell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer J. D. Blackwell 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 61.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Baton Rouge Police Department, 17 of 27 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. J. D. Blackwell's cause is highlighted.
How J. D. Blackwell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. D. Blackwell is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. D. Blackwell was killed by automobile.
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