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Deputy Frazier was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to recapture a suspect who had just escaped from jail at gunpoint. The suspect fired a shot at the pursuing deputies, striking Deputy Frazier in the head. The other deputy returned fire and killed the suspect. Deputy Frazier was taken to a local hospital where he died two days later.
Deputy Frazier had served with the Cocke County Sheriff's Department for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Frazier gave the Cocke County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Frazier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cocke County Sheriff's Department has lost 9 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Leonard is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Leonard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leonard 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 1929, 1 officer at Cocke County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1974, with 2.
In 1929, 8 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1929, 205 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1929, 206 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Leonard was 34. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Cocke County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 40.5; the middle age was 34. Leonard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Leonard was 34. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Leonard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Leonard was 34. 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. Leonard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leonard was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Leonard had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 28.6% of these deaths at Cocke County Sheriff's Department; December holds the most, 42.9%. Fridays: 42.9%.
March holds 8.2% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Fridays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 77.8% of all 9 deaths at Cocke County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.1% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Cocke County Sheriff's Department has 9 officers remembered here, Leonard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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