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Chief of Police Lee Dixon was shot and killed after responding to reports of a man with a gun involved in a road rage incident.
Chief Dixon went to the subject's home near the intersection of Main and Allison Streets shortly after 5:00 pm. Once arriving at the scene, he requested backup from the Bell County Sheriff's Office. Prior to a second unit arriving, the subject opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. Responding deputies arrested the subject.
On June 15, 2016, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole.
Chief Dixon had rejoined the Little River-Academy Police Department one month prior after serving with the Milam County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He had previously served with the department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, who is also a law enforcement officer.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Dixon gave the Little River-Academy Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Little River community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Dixon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lee is the only officer of Little River-Academy Police Department remembered here.
Lee is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Lee is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lee 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 2014, 6 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2014, 63 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 119th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2014, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lee was 53. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Lee had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Lee was 53. 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. Lee had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lee was 53. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lee had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 10.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Little River-Academy Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 10.4% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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