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Officer Harry Farrell was shot and killed in a gunbattle with a subject in an alley near Second and Alabama streets. The subject, who was shot and killed by Officer Farrell, was suspected of an armed robbery at an automotive service station. After being shot, Officer Farrell was removed to Saint Elizabeth Hospital where he died from his wounds. Officer Farrell had served with the Lafayette Police Department for one year.
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You barely got started.
Officer Farrell gave the Lafayette Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Lafayette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Farrell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lafayette Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Harry is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Harry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry 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 1931, 6 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harry was 35. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Harry was 35. 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. Harry had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.1% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Tuesdays: 15.8%.
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 75% of all 4 deaths at Lafayette Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Lafayette Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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