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Incident
Deputy Sheriff William Durr was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at 2871 Lee Drive in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi, at approximately 11:30 pm.
When he arrived at the scene, a male subject shot and killed him before murdering three females at the home. The subject then drove to two more locations in Brookhaven, where he murdered four more people. He was taken into custody the following morning after attempting suicide-by-cop.
In 2020, the suspect was given the death penalty after being convicted of murder and capital murder.
Deputy Durr had served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for two years and had previously served with the Brookhaven Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, mother, mother, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Durr gave the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Brookhaven community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Durr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Donald is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Donald is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Donald 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 2017, 1 officer in MS was killed feloniously, the 70th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 2017, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2017, 64 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 125th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Donald was 36. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Donald had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Donald was 36. 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. Donald had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
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 50% of all 2 deaths at Lincoln County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, 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 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.
His people
Lincoln County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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