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Incident
Detective Greg Ferency was shot and killed outside of the FBI Indianapolis Resident Agency near the intersection of Wabash Court and First Street in Terre Haute at about 2:15 pm.
A subject drove to the gate of the building and threw a Molotov cocktail at it. The man then confronted Detective Ferency and shot him as he came out of the building. Despite being wounded, Detective Ferency was able to return fire. An FBI agent also rushed outside and shot the subject, who then drove himself to a local hospital, where he was taken into custody.
The subject was subsequently charged with the murder of a federal agent.
Detective Ferency had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the FBI Task Force.
Survivors
He is survived by his two children, parents, and sister.
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30 years. You could have gone home.
Detective Ferency gave the Terre Haute Police Department 30 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Terre Haute community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Ferency.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Terre Haute Police Department has lost 14 officers; 12 of them killed feloniously.
Gregory is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Gregory is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gregory 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 2021, 1 officer at Terre Haute Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 11 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 2.
In 2021, 2 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
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
Gregory was 53. Of the 12 killed feloniously at Terre Haute Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36.3 and 46.3; the middle age was 43.5. Gregory had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 14 years.
Gregory was 53. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gregory had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Gregory was 53. 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. Gregory had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gregory was 53. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gregory had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 16.7% of these deaths at Terre Haute Police Department; January holds the most, 25%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
July holds 8.1% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Wednesdays: 13.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 85.7% of all 14 deaths at Terre Haute Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 6.1% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Terre Haute Police Department has 14 officers remembered here, Gregory among them.
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William E. Dwyer
Apr 2, 1908
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Matthew A. Dorley
Jan 23, 1919
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Herbert Long
Feb 9, 1922
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Stephen Kendall
Jan 23, 1924
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Harry Borum
Nov 23, 1924
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Herman F. Harms
Jan 25, 1925
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Walter Lanfair
Aug 3, 1934
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Wayne E. Jones
Jun 25, 1951
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Clarence D. Thompson
Mar 8, 1964
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James William Utz
Sep 15, 1981
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Harold Lee Rogers
Jun 16, 1984
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Brent Daniel Long
Jul 11, 2011
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Robert Shawn Pitts
May 4, 2018
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Gregory Joseph Ferency
Jul 7, 2021
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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