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Deputy Perry and Deputy James Murphy were killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. Their patrol car struck another car head-on during the chase.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Perry served with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Winnsboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Perry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Alfred is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1970, 3 officers in SC were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 1970, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
September holds 10.8% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Saturdays: 11.5%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.8% 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Alfred among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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