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Incident
Patrolman Dean was shot and killed following a high speed pursuit of a juvenile. The suspect stopped the vehicle at his home and ran inside with Patrolman Dean and another officer pursuing him. The family of the suspect forced the second officer outside, leaving Patrolman Dean inside with the suspect. Several shots were fired inside the house and the suspect and Patrolman Dean were both found shot to death. Several members of the suspect's family were charged with beating and murdering Patrolman Dean. One eventually plead guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter. Patrolman Dean had been with the agency for just 43 days, having previously been on the Elk City Police force.
Survivors
Patrolman Dean was survived by his expectant wife who had a son she named Larry five months later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Dean served with the Clinton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Clinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Dean.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clinton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Larry is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Larry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Larry 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 1969, 1 officer in OK was killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1969, 124 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1969, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Larry was 24. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Larry had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Larry was 24. 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. Larry had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Larry was 24. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Larry had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 7.4% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Clinton Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.2% 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 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
Clinton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Larry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-W
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