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Deputy Sheriff Lonny Lindsey was shot and killed after responding to a robbery call despite being on sick leave. While at home, Deputy Lindsey heard a call regarding a robbery at a location a half mile from his home. To help out his six-person department, Deputy Lindsey responded to the call. While checking the tag number of a truck that he pulled over, he called out shots fired, which was his last radio transmission. Although mortally wounded by a shot from a .30 caliber rifle, he was able to shoot both suspects. Both were arrested a short time later, tried, and convicted of murder. The accomplice was sentenced to death, but his sentence was reduced to life. The shooter was sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Lindsey had served with the Holmes County Sheriff's Office for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and two young children. Eleven years later, Deputy Lindsey's uncle, Reserve Deputy Joe Bill Galloway of the Holmes County Sheriff's Office, was killed while pursuing a speeding vehicle.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two young children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Lindsey gave the Holmes County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bonifay community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lindsey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Holmes County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Lonny is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Lonny is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lonny is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1996, 4 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
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
Lonny was 26. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Lonny had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Lonny was 26. 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. Lonny had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lonny was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lonny had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Tuesdays: 14.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Holmes County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 6.7% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Holmes County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Lonny among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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