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Incident
Officer Odell Fite and Investigator Brandon Breland were shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 8:00 pm on South First Street.
A male subject opened fire on both officers after gaining control of one of the officers' .40 caliber service weapons.
When dispatchers could not reach either officer by radio, they requested assistance from the Stone County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The responding units located the officers' bodies outside of the mobile home. Neither officer was wearing a bullet-resistant vest at the time of the shooting.
The suspect was arrested at his home in Maxie, Mississippi, a short time later and was charged with two counts of capital murder. He was convicted and received two life sentences.
Officer Fite had served with the Wiggins Police Department for two months and previously served with the Lamar County Sheriff's Office, Lumberton City Police Department, and the New Augusta Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Patrol Officer Fite gave the Wiggins Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Wiggins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Fite.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Wiggins Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2005, 6 officers in MS were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2005, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2005, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 48. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Edward had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Edward was 48. 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. Edward had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 6.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Sundays: 14.4%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Wiggins Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 9.1% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Wiggins Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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