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Police Officer Hassan Hassan suffered a fatal medical event shortly after responding to a shooting call in the 4100 block of Taylor Boulevard on March 28th, 2021.
During the response, an update was broadcast that the suspect's vehicle had crashed at the intersection of Manslick Road and Gagel Avenue, approximately two miles away, and three armed subjects fled into a neighborhood. He and his training officer were immediately redirected to the area of the crash as other officers began searching the area on foot.
Another officer located two of the suspects hiding in a backyard but was unable to get to them because of a fence that was between them. As the officer requested assistance Officer Hassan ran approximately one-half mile while jumping several fences. After taking one of the suspects into custody, Officer Hassan began showing symptoms of medical distress. His condition worsened over the coming days until he collapsed at home on the morning of April 2nd, 2021.
Officer Hassan had graduated from the police academy only three weeks earlier.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hassan served with the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hassan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Illness
Louisville Metro Police Department has lost 6 officers; 2 of them lost to illness.
Hassan is one of 21 officers lost to illness in KY, 2.1% of the 984 remembered there.
Hassan is one of 2,028 officers lost to illness in the United States, 7.4% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hassan is one of 2,979 officers lost to illness worldwide, 8.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 7 officers in KY were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 564 officers in the United States were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 566 officers worldwide were lost to illness, more than in any other year.
Who
Hassan was 25. Of the 21 lost to illness in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 40 and 63; the middle age was 50. Hassan had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Hassan was 25. Of the 1,996 lost to illness in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 42 and 58; the middle age was 51. Hassan had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
Hassan was 25. Of the 2,916 lost to illness worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 39 and 56; the middle age was 49. Hassan had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 20 years.
When
April holds 9.5% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 23.8%. Fridays: 23.8%.
April holds 6.9% of these deaths in the United States; October holds the most, 14.9%. Fridays: 14.8%.
April holds 7.6% of these deaths worldwide; October holds the most, 12.6%. Fridays: 14.9%.
How
Illness deaths account for 33.3% of all 6 deaths at Louisville Metro Police Department, the most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 2.1% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 4th most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 7.4% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 3rd most common cause.
Illness deaths account for 8.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 3rd most common cause.
His people
Louisville Metro Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Hassan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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