Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Ory was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a fugitive wanted in Jefferson Parish. The suspect was shot and killed by a posse. Sheriff Ory had served as Sheriff for 23 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Sheriff Ory gave the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Luling community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Ory.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Louis Ory 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 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 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Louis Ory's cause is highlighted.
How Louis Ory Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Louis Ory is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Louis Ory was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
