Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Policeman Dillus Landrum was struck by a juvenile drunk driver next to the McLean County Courthouse at about 12:30 a.m.
He had just left a restaurant when a 17-year-old boy attempted to make a U-turn and struck him. The boy admitted to having just consumed four bottles of beer. The juvenile was charged with manslaughter.
Although Policeman Landrum was originally believed to have been killed when struck by the car, a later autopsy indicated he actually died of a heart attack. The suspect who was charged admitted he hit something in the road. Although the suspect was indicted, initially, there is no indication he was ever prosecuted.
Policeman Landrum had previously served as a county judge for eight years and as a deputy with the McLean County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by two siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Policeman Landrum served with the Calhoun Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Calhoun community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Policeman Landrum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Night Policeman Dillus Dyer Landrum is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dillus Dyer Landrum's cause is highlighted.
How Dillus Dyer Landrum Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dillus Dyer Landrum is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.