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Patrolman George Frazier suffered a fatal heart attack following a shootout that involved several officers and a suspect near Cooks Valley.
Constable Bruce Barker, of the Sullivan County Twelfth District Constable's Office, was shot and killed during the shootout.
The suspect was wounded but later arrested. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Frazier served with the Kingsport Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Kingsport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Frazier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Kingsport Police Department has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
George is one of 37 officers lost to cardiac events in TN, 4.8% of the 769 remembered there.
George is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1938, 1 officer in TN was lost to cardiac events, the 9th heaviest of 26 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 4.
In 1938, 8 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1938, 8 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 72nd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
When
May holds 8.1% of these deaths in TN; March holds the most, 13.5%. Mondays: 13.5%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Kingsport Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 2.7% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.5% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.5% of these deaths.
His people
Kingsport Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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