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Incident
Patrolman Benjamin Deen and Patrolman Liqori Tate were shot and killed while making a traffic stop of a vehicle occupied by three subjects near the intersection of 4th Street and Gordon Street in downtown Hattiesburg.
One of the subjects stole the patrol car after both officers were shot. All three occupants of the vehicle, two brothers and a female, were apprehended later in the night. One of the brothers and the female were charged with two counts of capital murder. The second brother was charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder. 7 others were charged in connection with the murder
The subject who murdered both officers was found dead in his jail cell on December 11th, 2015.
Patrolman Deen had served with the Hattiesburg Police Department for five years.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Deen gave the Hattiesburg Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hattiesburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Deen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hattiesburg Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Benjamin is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Benjamin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Benjamin 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 2015, 2 officers at Hattiesburg Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2015, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 2015, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2015, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Benjamin was 34. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Hattiesburg Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 33.8; the middle age was 32.5. Benjamin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Benjamin was 34. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Benjamin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Benjamin was 34. 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. Benjamin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Benjamin was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Benjamin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 50% of these deaths at Hattiesburg Police Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 33.3%.
May holds 10.3% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Saturdays: 18.1%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Hattiesburg Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16% 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.
His people
Hattiesburg Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Benjamin among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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