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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Anthony Forgione was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect who had escaped from custody while he was undergoing a mental evaluation at a local hospital.
The suspect had returned to his childhood home at 331 Plymouth Avenue, in Fort Walton Beach, and barricaded himself inside while negotiators attempted to talk him out of the abandoned house. The Special Response Team entered the home after the negotiators failed to receive a response from inside. As the team entered, the man opened fire and killed Deputy Forgione. Other deputies returned fire as the subject committed suicide.
Deputy Forgione had served with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office for three years and had previously served with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Forgione gave the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Shalimar community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Forgione.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Anthony is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Anthony is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Anthony 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 2008, 1 officer at Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 2009, with 2.
In 2008, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Anthony was 33. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 44; the middle age was 44. Anthony had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Anthony was 33. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Anthony had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Anthony was 33. 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. Anthony had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Anthony was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Anthony had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department; April holds the most, 40%. Tuesdays: 40%.
July holds 8.4% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Tuesdays: 14.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 80% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department has 8 officers remembered here, Anthony among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
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