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Incident
Police Officer Logan Medlock was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of KY 229 and South Main Street at 12:50 am.
Officer Medlock was driving in southbound on South Main Street when the pickup truck ran a stop light and struck the patrol car, pushing it into the adjacent cemetery. Officer Medlock succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The driver was arrested and charged with the murder of a police officer and driving under the influence.
Officer Medlock had served with the London Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Laurel County Correctional Center for one year.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Medlock gave the London Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the London community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Medlock.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
London Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Logan is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Logan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Logan is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2022, 5 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 2022, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2022, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Logan was 26. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Logan had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Logan was 26. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Logan had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Logan was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Logan had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Sundays: 18.7%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at London Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; alcohol involved, in 0.9% of these deaths.
His people
London Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Logan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-W
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