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Incident
Agent Jared Francom was shot and killed while serving a drug-related search warrant at an Ogden residence on Jackson Avenue around 8:40 p.m.
While members of the task force were inside the home, the suspect opened fire on them. Officers returned fire, but the suspect fled to a shed near the house and barricaded himself inside. When he surrendered, he had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Three other members of the Ogden Police Department, a member of the Weber County Sheriff's Office, and a member of the Roy Police Department were also wounded in the shooting. Agent Francom suffered a fatal wound in the shooting and was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
The subject was subsequently charged with aggravated murder. On May 24th, 2013, he committed suicide by hanging himself in his jail cell.
Agent Francom had served with the Ogden Police Department for seven years and was assigned to the Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike Force.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Francom gave the Ogden Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ogden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Francom.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ogden Police Department has lost 10 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
Jared is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
Jared is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jared 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 2012, 1 officer at Ogden Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2012, 1 officer in UT was killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
In 2012, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2012, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jared was 30. Of the 9 killed feloniously at Ogden Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 41; the middle age was 35. Jared had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jared was 30. Of the 78 killed feloniously in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 39. Jared had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jared was 30. 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. Jared had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jared was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jared had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 11.1% of these deaths at Ogden Police Department; May holds the most, 33.3%. Thursdays: 22.2%.
January holds 11.9% of these deaths in UT; May holds the most, 14.3%. Thursdays: 14.3%.
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 90% of all 10 deaths at Ogden Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31% 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
Ogden Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Jared among them.
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William A. Brown
Apr 30, 1899
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James David Snipes
Oct 24, 1903
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Albert G. Smalley
Apr 7, 1920
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Charles Manzel
May 9, 1921
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Joseph Horald Quigley
Jul 12, 1935
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Hoyt L. Gates
Feb 11, 1941
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Clarence M. Bean
May 1, 1945
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Marshall N. White
Oct 18, 1963
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Jared Daniel Francom
Jan 5, 2012
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Nathan James Lyday
May 28, 2020
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-E
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