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Scott Thomas Patrick
Incident
Police Officer Scott Patrick was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of Dodd Road and Smith Avenue, in West St. Paul, at 12:20 pm.
Officer Patrick was standing next to his patrol car's door when the subject fired multiple shots, striking him in the head. He was transported to Regions Hospital where he succumbed to the wound.
The subject, who was identified as a fugitive, opened fire on officers who located him in St. Paul approximately seven hours later. He was shot and wounded by the officers before being taken into custody. In February 2015, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.
Officer Patrick had served with the Mendota Heights Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two teenage daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Patrick gave the Mendota Heights Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mendota Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Patrick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Scott is the only officer of Mendota Heights Police Department remembered here.
Scott is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Scott is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Scott 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 2014, 1 officer in MN was killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
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
Scott was 47. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Scott had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Scott was 47. 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. Scott had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Scott was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Scott had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 13.9% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Wednesdays: 12.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mendota Heights Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.7% 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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