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Barton Joseph Granier
Incident
Deputy Barton Granier was shot and killed by a robbery suspect during a struggle at 2:00 am. After a brief chase, the suspect attempted to climb over a fence. As he did so, the officers grabbed him. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect gained control of another deputy's revolver and shot both deputies. The suspect was shot and killed by other responding deputies. The man had recently been released from prison due to overcrowding. Deputy Granier had served with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Granier gave the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the LaPlace community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Granier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Barton is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Barton is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Barton 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 1996, 1 officer at St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 2012, with 2.
In 1996, 5 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1996, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1996, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Barton was 37. Of the 7 killed feloniously at St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 50; the middle age was 37. Barton had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Barton was 37. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Barton had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Barton was 37. 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. Barton had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Barton was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Barton had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 14.3% of these deaths at St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office; August holds the most, 28.6%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
January holds 8.2% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Saturdays: 15.9%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 87.5% of all 8 deaths at St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, Barton among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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