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Incident
Deputy Ivey was shot and killed by one of two men when he attempted to search their car for moonshine whiskey. Both men were apprehended. One was convicted of manslaughter.
Survivors
Deputy Ivey was survived by a wife and a three year old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ivey served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Marianna community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ivey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
John is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1921, 1 officer at Jackson County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1963, with 2.
In 1921, 8 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
Who
John was 30. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Jackson County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 41 and 42; the middle age was 41.
John was 30. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36.
John was 30. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
John was 30. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 12.5% of these deaths at Jackson County Sheriff's Office; April holds the most, 37.5%. Mondays: 25%.
February holds 7.8% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Mondays: 10.6%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 88.9% of all 9 deaths at Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 12.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Jackson County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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