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Patrolman Michael Keen was struck and killed by a patrol car while manning a roadblock during a pursuit involving several agencies at about 11:00 pm. He and another Muldrow officer had set up the roadblock on SH-64B in an attempt to stop the fleeing vehicle. The vehicle drove around the roadblock as Patrolman Keen and the other officer fired shots at it. A patrol car following the suspect's vehicle attempted to avoid the roadblock but struck Patrolman Keen. Patrolman Keen was killed the day before his 33rd birthday.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Keen served with the Muldrow Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Muldrow community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Keen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Michael is the only officer of Muldrow Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 135 officers lost to accidents in OK, 23.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1982, 3 officers in OK were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 78 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 4.
In 1982, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1982, 87 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 32. Of the 118 lost to accidents in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48.8; the middle age was 38.
Michael was 32. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Michael was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
June holds 3.7% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 9.6%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Muldrow Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 8.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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