Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Lemmie Fortenberry was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a trunk factory at the corner of Baronne and Terpischore Streets. Witnesses attracted to the scene said they heard two gunshots as Patrolman Fortenberry was grappling with a man outside of the factory. Both were mortally wounded and died after arrival at the hospital. Two more men were arrested in connection with the burglary.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Fortenberry served with the New Orleans Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Orleans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Fortenberry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Lemmie L. Fortenberry 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 97,756 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 New Orleans Police Department, 86 of 128 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Lemmie L. Fortenberry's cause is highlighted.
How Lemmie L. Fortenberry Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lemmie L. Fortenberry is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lemmie L. Fortenberry was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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