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Officer Russell Estep suffered a fatal heart attack after pursuing two suspects on foot and then transporting one of them to jail. Officer Estep had served with the Louisa Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Estep gave the Louisa Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Louisa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Estep.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Louisa Police Department has lost 4 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Russell is one of 44 officers lost to cardiac events in KY, 4.5% of the 984 remembered there.
Russell is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Russell is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1987, 2 officers in KY were lost to cardiac events, the 2nd heaviest of 36 years on record. The heaviest was 2024, with 4.
In 1987, 15 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1987, 15 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 34th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Russell was 43. Of the 41 lost to cardiac events in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 60; the middle age was 51. Russell had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Russell was 43. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Russell had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Russell was 43. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Russell had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
January holds 4.5% of these deaths in KY; February holds the most, 18.2%. Fridays: 13.6%.
January holds 9.6% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.8%.
January holds 9.5% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.8%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 25% of all 4 deaths at Louisa Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.5% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 15.9% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Louisa Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Russell among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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