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Police Officer Shannon Brown succumbed to injuries sustained on August 7th, 2016, when he was struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on U.S. Route 165, near Fourth Avenue.
He was writing a citation when a third vehicle struck his patrol car from behind, pushing it into him, and causing him to suffer a severe leg injury. He was transported to CHRISTUS-St. Patrick Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on August 13th, 2016.
The elderly driver of the vehicle that struck Officer Brown was cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Officer Brown had served with the Fenton Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his seven children and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Brown gave the Fenton Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Shannon is the only officer of Fenton Police Department remembered here.
Shannon is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
Shannon is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Shannon is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% 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 LA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 2016, 52 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2016, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Shannon was 40. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Shannon had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Shannon was 40. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Shannon had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shannon was 40. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Shannon had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 6.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Saturdays: 13.9%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.9%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fenton Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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