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Patrolman McDuffie Stone was killed while apprehending a trespasser in the railroad freight depot. Patrolman Stone and his partner came on duty at midnight and patrolled the railroad depot in their first rounds of the night. During their patrol, they encountered a trespasser. Patrolman Stone attempted to arrest the man when the suspect pulled a Colt .45 pistol and emptied the weapon into the officer. Two shots entered Patrolman Stone’s abdomen, three in the fleshy portion of his legs, and one passed through his lower lip. The other officer returned fire and killed the suspect. Patrolman Stone had served with the Laurens Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Stone gave the Laurens Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Laurens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Stone.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Laurens Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
McDuffie is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
McDuffie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
McDuffie 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 1909, 4 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
McDuffie was 32. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. McDuffie had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.
McDuffie was 32. 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. McDuffie had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
McDuffie was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. McDuffie had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.1% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Thursdays: 12.1%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Laurens Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21% 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
Laurens Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, McDuffie among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
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