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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Allen Burdic died as the result of complications of gunshot wounds sustained on August 12th, 1980, while responding to a shooting in Myrtle Creek.
The shooting occurred at a tavern in the early morning hours. As Deputy Burdic checked the area he located the suspect parked in a gravel turn-out near I-5. The subject opened fire on Deputy Burdic, shooting him twice. The man then stole Deputy Burdic's patrol vehicle and ran over his legs as he fled.
One of the shots injured Deputy Burdic's spine, causing him to suffer partial paralysis. He medically retired in 1982 as a result of the incident and continued to receive medical care until passing away as a result of complications of the wounds.
The subject who shot him had just been released on parole. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison for attempted murder, first-degree assault, felon in possession of a firearm, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Deputy Burdic had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for one year at the time of the incident and had previously served with the Canyonville Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Burdic gave the Douglas County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Roseburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Burdic.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Douglas County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Stanley is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Stanley is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stanley is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 1 officer in OR was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 2021, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2021, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Stanley was 65. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. Stanley had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Stanley was 65. 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. Stanley had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stanley was 65. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Stanley had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 6.1% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Thursdays: 13%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 5.2% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Douglas County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Stanley among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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