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Officer Lanius was shot and killed by a drunk suspect at a local bar. Officer Lanius had responded to the bar after receiving reports of a man with a gun. While attempting to disarm the suspect Officer Lanius was shot in the stomach.
The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. In 1911 he escaped from the Louisiana State Penitentiary. In July of 1917 he was captured in Baytown, Texas, and retuned to prison.
Officer Lanius was survived by his wife and four children.
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Officer Lanius was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Lanius served with the Alexandria Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Lanius.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alexandria Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
G. is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
G. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
G. 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 1909, 1 officer at Alexandria Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 2003, with 2.
In 1909, 3 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
G. was 54. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Alexandria Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.3 and 54.8; the middle age was 41.5.
G. was 54. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40.
G. was 54. 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.
G. was 54. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 20% of these deaths at Alexandria Police Department; February holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 20%.
August holds 9.6% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Mondays: 12.4%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Alexandria Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Alexandria Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, G. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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