Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Simon Chiasson was shot and killed on Vermilion Street as he attempted to apprehend a suspect wanted for shooting two railroad inspectors. The man was shot and killed by other officers. Patrolman Chiasson had served with the Lafayette Police Department for five years.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Chiasson gave the Lafayette Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lafayette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Chiasson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Simon Chiasson 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 Lafayette Police Department, 7 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Simon Chiasson's cause is highlighted.
How Simon Chiasson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Simon Chiasson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Simon Chiasson was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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