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Officer Warren Jones was shot and killed with his own weapon while struggling with a man stealing gas from an industrial bulk fuel facility. Officer Jones was on patrol when he observed a vehicle parked next to the fuel storage containers at the facility. He made contact with a subject and attempted to arrest him. While he was handcuffing the suspect, the man was able to gain control of Officer Jones' .38 caliber revolver. As the two struggled for control of the gun, the man shot him in the chest. Officer Jones attempted to return to his patrol car to call for backup, but the suspect beat him with his police flashlight. The man fled the scene, and Officer Jones was able to call for help. He was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds 90 minutes later. The suspect, who was an ex-convict, committed suicide following the incident. Officer Jones had been with the Sarasota City Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and his fiancé.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Jones gave the Sarasota City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sarasota community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Warren is the only officer of Sarasota City Police Department remembered here.
Warren is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Warren is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Warren 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 1975, 5 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1975, 163 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1975, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Warren was 25. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Warren had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Warren was 25. 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. Warren had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Warren was 25. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Warren had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 10.1% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Saturdays: 20.1%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Sarasota City Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 10.3% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
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