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Deputy Marshal Larry Folds was shot and killed as he responded to a distress call from another officer who had been shot and wounded at 1483 Westwood Avenue S.W. The first officer was shot while trying to evict two men from a house. As the altercation was occurring, Deputy Marshal Folds was exiting his patrol car. He was struck by gunfire aimed at the three officers at the doorway. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. One of the men was killed, and the other was taken into custody and charged with Marshal Folds' murder. The man that was killed was the shooter of Officer Larry Barkwell of the Atlanta Police Department. Deputy Marshal Folds had served with the Fulton County Marshal's Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, mother, and sister. His father had served with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal Folds gave the Fulton County Marshal's Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal Folds.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
David is the only officer of Fulton County Marshal's Department remembered here.
David is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
David is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1977, 3 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 24. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. David had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 24. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. David had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 24. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fulton County Marshal's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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