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Officer Roberts was shot and killed while attempting to make a misdemeanor arrest at the Keeneland Race Track.
The 26-year-old suspect was arrested, tried twice, and acquitted both times.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Roberts served with the Fayette County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lexington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Roberts.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fayette County Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Oscar is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Oscar is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Oscar 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 1948, 10 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1948, 80 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 84th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1948, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Oscar was 39. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41.
Oscar was 39. 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.
Oscar was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Saturdays: 19%.
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 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Fayette County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Fayette County Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Oscar among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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