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Scott James Larkins
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Police Officer

Scott James Larkins

Detroit Police Department — Detroit, MI
Felonious
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End of Watch March 9, 2008
Age 58
Tour of Duty 7 yrs
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Gender Male
Incident Media Service The Sacrifice Memorials 1 Department 249

Incident

Police Officer Scott Larkins succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained on November 5th, 1978.

He and his partner were leaving a restaurant at 7033 East Jefferson Boulevard when they were ambushed and both shot in the back with shotgun blasts as they walked back to their patrol car. The subject opened fire from the second-story window of a hotel that bordered the restaurant property.

The man had a history of mental illness and held a grudge against police officers for prior commitments to mental institutions. He was arrested two hours after the shooting. He was charged with assault with intent to murder but found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to a state institution.

Officer Larkins medically retired as a result of his wounds. He died of complications of the wounds on March 9th, 2008.

Officer Larkins had served with the Detroit Police Department for seven years. He was assigned to the Harbormaster Section.

Dear Family and Friends of Officer Scott Larkins,

I am writing to express my condolences, appreciation, respect and gratitude for Officer Scott Larkins.

The selfless dedication, bravery, and commitment that Officer Larkins demonstrated in the line of duty is a testament to his character and a reflection of his relentless sense of responsibility to keep others safe. His sacrifice will always be remembered and honored. Officer Larkins, exemplified courage and commitment, stepping into danger to protect the community and uphold the law. his dedication went beyond just a job; it was a calling that demanded unwavering strength and most importantly resilience which officer Larkins displayed day in and Day out!

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and seven children.

In Our Keeping

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Larkins gave the Detroit Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Larkins.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department Detroit Police Department
Type Police Department
Location Detroit, Wayne County, MI
Platform Identity detpd.wayne.mi.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch March 9, 2008
Tour of Duty 7 yrs
Age 58
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Cause Detail Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Scott is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

Scott was 58. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Scott had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Age at death
Where he stood among them
Age by years of service
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When

March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.

By month
By day of the week
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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.

Every cause
Weapons recorded
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His people

Detroit Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, Scott among them.

Across the years
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Where

Police Officer Scott James Larkins

Detroit Police Department · End of Watch March 9, 2008

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-W

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