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Sheriff Ory was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a fugitive wanted in Jefferson Parish. The suspect was shot and killed by a posse. Sheriff Ory had served as Sheriff for 23 years.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Sheriff Ory gave the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Luling community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Ory.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Louis is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Louis is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Louis 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 1903, 3 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1903, 103 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1903, 106 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Louis was 56. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Louis had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Louis was 56. 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. Louis had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Louis was 56. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Louis had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.2% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Mondays: 12.4%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 33.3% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Louis among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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