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David Christopher Ezernack
Incident
Patrolman First Class David Ezernack and Patrolman Jeremy Carruth were shot and killed while attempting to collect evidence against a suspect during a Special Response Team operation at 2316 Wise Street in Alexandria, Louisiana.
The suspect was wanted for ambushing an officer the previous day in which he fired several shots from an automatic weapon into the officer's patrol car. The suspect was not supposed to be at the location, but when officers arrived, the suspect fired at the officers for over 20 minutes. Patrolman Carruth was pronounced dead at the local hospital. PFC Ezernack was mortally wounded and died five hours later. Three other officers were wounded. The suspect, who was a convicted felon and had violated his parole, was also killed in the return gunfire.
PFC Ezernack had served with the Alexandria Police Department for almost four years and was the VFW Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2002. He was survived by his parents, three sisters, three nephews, and his girlfriend. His father had retired as the chief of police of the Alexandria Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, three sisters, three nephews, and his girlfriend.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman First Class Ezernack gave the Alexandria Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman First Class Ezernack.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alexandria Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
David is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
David is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 2003, 2 officers at Alexandria Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2003, 3 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 2003, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2003, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 26. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Alexandria Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.3 and 54.8; the middle age was 41.5. David had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
David was 26. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. David had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
David was 26. 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. David had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 40% of these deaths at Alexandria Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 40%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Thursdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Alexandria Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; automatic, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; automatic, in 0.5% 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 rifle; automatic, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; automatic, in 0% of these deaths.
His people
Alexandria Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-E
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