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Incident
Special Agent De'Greaun Frazier was shot and killed while conducting an undercover narcotics operation in Jackson, Tennessee, at approximately 2:00 pm.
The subject of the investigation had Agent Frazier and an informant drive to Brianfield Cove where he told them he could obtain one ounce of cocaine. When the man returned to the backseat of the vehicle he displayed a handgun and attempted to rob them. Agent Frazier was shot once in the back as he attempted to exit the vehicle.
The man fled the scene on foot but was arrested at a home approximately one half mile away. He was arrested and subsequently pleaded guilty to felony murder and aggravated robbery. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Special Agent Frazier had served with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for only six months and was assigned to the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics. He had previously served with the Millington Police Department for six years, the University of Memphis Police Department for four years, and also served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office as a reserve deputy.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Frazier gave the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 10 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Frazier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
De'Greaun is the only officer of Tennessee Bureau of Investigation remembered here.
De'Greaun is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
De'Greaun is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
De'Greaun 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 2016, 3 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 2016, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2016, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
De'Greaun was 35. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. De'Greaun had served 10.5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
De'Greaun was 35. 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. De'Greaun had served 10.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
De'Greaun was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. De'Greaun had served 10.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.1% 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.
Where
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