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Incident
Patrolman Bryant Peney was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a subject in front of 1441 S Federal Highway. at about 10:15 pm. Patrolman Peney and his partner saw the man attempting to hide in a bush in front of the business. The man fled on foot when Patrolman Peney's partner attempted to talk to him. As Patrolman Peney ran across the roadway to assist with the foot pursuit, the man produced a .357 revolver and opened fire. A round struck Patrolman Peney's arm and entered his chest through an area not protected by his vest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died early the following morning while in surgery. The subject was arrested nine hours later during a manhunt involving approximately 200 police officers. The man was convicted of four counts, including first-degree murder, on May 26, 1999. On June 17, 1999, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. On August 27, 1999, the judge presiding over the case reversed the jury's decision and sentenced the suspect to death. The conviction was then commuted to life by the Florida Supreme Court. Patrolman Peney had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for six years. He is survived by his parents and twin brother. His brother and his father also served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and twin brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Peney gave the Fort Lauderdale Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Lauderdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Peney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fort Lauderdale Police Department has lost 13 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Bryant is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Bryant is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bryant 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 1996, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1996, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1996, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bryant was 27. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Bryant had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Bryant was 27. 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. Bryant had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bryant was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bryant had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.7% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Saturdays: 20.1%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 23.1% of all 13 deaths at Fort Lauderdale Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19% 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
Fort Lauderdale Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Bryant among them.
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R. Dwight Johnston
Apr 5, 1947
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Donald E. Kirby, Jr.
Oct 9, 1968
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Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff
Jul 21, 1974
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Gregory John Conners
Nov 12, 1977
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John C. Alexander
Aug 3, 1981
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Kenneth Petersen
Aug 3, 1981
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Charles E. Bruce
Aug 24, 1983
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Norman Lewis Eddy, Jr.
May 25, 1989
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Frank Anthony Mastrangelo, Jr.
May 25, 1989
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David L. Brower
Dec 29, 1994
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Bryant Howard Peney
Jan 6, 1996
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Jose Antonio Diaz
Oct 8, 2005
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Jennifer B. Sepot
Aug 14, 2021
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
What is kept
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