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Trooper Ulis Floyd was shot and killed by two men who he and another trooper stopped earlier in the evening. They stopped the men after observing their vehicle driving recklessly. They allowed the men to go and followed them to determine if they were drunk or not. After following them for one or two miles, the officers determined everything was normal and stopped following them. After getting off duty, Trooper Floyd returned home and, approximately 15 minutes later, heard a commotion at his front gate. When he went to investigate, he was shot and killed. His wife and son came to his rescue, and his son returned to the home to retrieve his gun. When the son returned, he fired on the suspects, who returned fire, killing his son as well. The two suspects were apprehended but acquitted of murder charges after two separate trials. Trooper Floyd had served with the Louisiana State Police for 14 years and had also served as town marshal and deputy sheriff.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Floyd gave the Louisiana State Police 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Louisiana. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Floyd.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Louisiana State Police has lost 27 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Ulis is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Ulis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ulis 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 1952, 1 officer at Louisiana State Police was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1952, 1 officer in LA was killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1952, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1952, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ulis was 50. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Louisiana State Police whose age is recorded, half were between 32.3 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ulis had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 19 years.
Ulis was 50. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Ulis had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Ulis was 50. 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. Ulis had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ulis was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ulis had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 33.3% of these deaths at Louisiana State Police, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.7%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Sundays: 16.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 22.2% of all 27 deaths at Louisiana State Police, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 17.3% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Louisiana State Police has 27 officers remembered here, Ulis among them.
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Neill A. Yarborough, Sr.
Feb 25, 1925
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Alonzo Patrick O'Bryan Oct 4, 1933
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Frank J. David, SR
Oct 9, 1933
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Victor A. Mossy
May 13, 1936
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James T. Brownfield
May 9, 1943
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Ulis Floyd
Feb 24, 1952
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Wilmer L. Moody
Nov 10, 1956
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James N. Pollard
Nov 20, 1956
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Eli L. Smith
Jan 17, 1957
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Francis C. Zinna
Mar 24, 1958
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Rudolph H. Miller
Sep 8, 1962
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Joseph D. Ferris
Feb 23, 1968
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Huey P. Grace
Oct 30, 1968
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Lamon Weaver
Apr 17, 1973
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William C. Warrington
Jul 17, 1973
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Clarence J. Miller, Jr.
Dec 4, 1975
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Donald Charles Cleveland
Jul 2, 1977
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Jean Claude Crescionne
Apr 20, 1982
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Damon Lyle Robichaux
Jul 21, 1982
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William Michael Kees
Feb 5, 1983
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Stephen H. Gray
May 29, 1995
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George Douglas Johnston
Nov 17, 1997
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Hung Nguyen Le
Jun 30, 1998
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Duane Allen Dalton
Jan 12, 2010
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Steven J. Vincent
Aug 24, 2015
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George Bowman Baker
May 24, 2020
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Adam Christopher Gaubert
Oct 9, 2021
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