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Deputy Marshal Benjamin Drake was stabbed to death as he attempted to arrest a drunk man who was randomly firing his gun in town and making threats.
Another officer shot and killed the man after he stabbed Deputy Marshal Drake.
Deputy Marshal Drake was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Marshal Drake was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal Drake served with the Oak Grove Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Oak Grove community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal Drake.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Benjamin is the only officer of Oak Grove Police Department remembered here.
Benjamin is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 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, 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 1912, 4 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Benjamin was 31. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40.
Benjamin was 31. 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 was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 7.7% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Oak Grove Police Department. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 1.9% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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