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Sheriff Warren Fleming was shot and killed while he and two other officers attempted to arrest a man who had just committed a double murder. The suspect then committed suicide. Sheriff Fleming had served with the Moultrie County Sheriff's Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters and six sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Fleming gave the Moultrie County Sheriff's Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sullivan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Fleming.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Warren is the only officer of Moultrie County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Warren is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Warren is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Warren 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 1913, 7 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1913, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1913, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Warren was 57. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Warren had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Warren was 57. 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. Warren had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Warren was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Warren had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.8% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Moultrie County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 5.2% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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