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Chief Deputy Lowell Proctor succumbed to gunshot wounds suffered two days earlier when he responded to a disturbance call involving a group of men arguing in the streets.
As Chief Deputy Proctor stepped out of his patrol car he was shot by a man who was hiding in nearby bushes. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds two days later. The shooter was taken into custody about 40 minutes after the incident. He was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven to 12 years in prison.
Chief Deputy Proctor had served with the White County Sheriff's Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Proctor gave the White County Sheriff's Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Carmi community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Proctor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lowell is the only officer of White County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Lowell is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Lowell is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lowell 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 1953, 5 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1953, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1953, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lowell was 66. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Lowell had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lowell was 66. 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. Lowell had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lowell was 66. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lowell had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 14.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at White County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.5% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-W
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