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Deputy Sheriff Eric Overall was struck and killed by a suspect's vehicle as he attempted to deploy stop sticks at approximately 12:30 a.m.
Officers began pursuing the vehicle in the parking lot of the Lapeer County Jail after the man-made threats against law enforcement. The pursuit traveled into Oakland County on I-69, where the vehicle exited on M-15. Deputy Overall had deployed stop sticks and had taken up a position well off the roadway.
The driver of the vehicle intentionally drove off of the roadway and struck Deputy Overall. Pursuing officers immediately took the man into custody. In October 2019 the man was convicted of first-degree murder and in December 2019, he was sentenced to life without parole.
Deputy Overall had served with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for 22 years.
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He is survived by his wife and son.
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22 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Overall gave the Oakland County Sheriff's Office 22 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Pontiac community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Overall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Oakland County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Eric is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Eric is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Eric 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 2017, 1 officer at Oakland County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 2.
In 2017, 2 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
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
Eric was 50. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Oakland County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 43.3 and 48.5; the middle age was 47. Eric had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.
Eric was 50. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. Eric had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Eric was 50. 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. Eric had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Eric was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Eric had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 50% of these deaths at Oakland County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Thursdays: 16.7%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Thursdays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Oakland County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Eric among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W
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