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Policeman DuBose was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men who were involved in a fight at a local bar. One of the men gained control of Policeman DuBose's service weapon and shot him several times. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair December 11, 1942.
Survivors
Policeman DuBose was survived by his wife and several children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman DuBose served with the Lamar Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lamar community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman DuBose.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Claude is the only officer of Lamar Police Department remembered here.
Claude is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Claude is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Claude 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 1942, 2 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 10.7% of these deaths in SC, more than any other month. Thursdays: 12.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lamar Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.7% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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