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Deputy Sheriff Anthony Rakes was shot and killed after stopping behind a vehicle that stopped in the middle of U.S. 68, near Lebanon, at approximately 2:00 am.
As the deputy was approaching the car, the driver shot him with a small caliber handgun.
The subject fled in his vehicle but was arrested a short time later by members of the Kentucky State Police and Campbellsville Police Department.
Deputy Rakes was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
On January 24, 2014, the suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life plus 10 years in prison.
Deputy Rakes had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for six years and had previously served with the Lebanon Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Rakes gave the Marion County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lebanon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Rakes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
C. is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
C. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
C. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2012, 2 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
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
C. was 31. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. C. had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
C. was 31. 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. C. had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
C. was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. C. had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 10.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Wednesdays: 11.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Office. 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, C. among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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