Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Dean was shot and killed following a high speed pursuit of a juvenile. The suspect stopped the vehicle at his home and ran inside with Patrolman Dean and another officer pursuing him. The family of the suspect forced the second officer outside, leaving Patrolman Dean inside with the suspect. Several shots were fired inside the house and the suspect and Patrolman Dean were both found shot to death. Several members of the suspect's family were charged with beating and murdering Patrolman Dean. One eventually plead guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter. Patrolman Dean had been with the agency for just 43 days, having previously been on the Elk City Police force.
Survivors
Patrolman Dean was survived by his expectant wife who had a son she named Larry five months later.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Dean served with the Clinton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Clinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Dean.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Larry Joe Dean 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Clinton Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Larry Joe Dean's cause is highlighted.
How Larry Joe Dean Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Larry Joe Dean is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Larry Joe Dean was killed by officer's handgun.
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