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Choc Douglas Ericsson
Incident
Agent Choc Ericsson succumbed to severe head injuries sustained when he was run over by a vehicle following a short pursuit in Woodward County.
Agent Ericsson was off duty, at home, when his wife came home and informed him that a vehicle had followed her and their children home from the grocery store and had attempted to run her off of the road. When Agent Ericsson went outside to investigate, the driver of the vehicle backed out of the driveway and fled. Agent Ericsson immediately got into his unmarked department vehicle and pursued the vehicle a short distance.
After the vehicle finally stopped, Agent Ericsson attempted to subdue the driver, who was high on methamphetamine. During the struggle, the suspect was shot once in the chest as he began to drive away, dragging Agent Ericsson.
Agent Ericsson was taken to Mercy Health Center in Oklahoma City, where he remained until succumbing to the injuries.
Investigation of the incident determined that the suspect had followed several other people in a reckless manner that evening while high on methamphetamine. On January 4, 2007, he was found incompetent to stand trial and committed to a mental institution.
Agent Ericsson had served with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control for over five years and previously served with the Durant Police Department and Mooreland Police Department.
Agent Ericsson had served with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control for over five years and previously served with the Durant Police Department and Mooreland Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Agent Ericsson gave the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control 5 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Ericsson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Choc is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Choc is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Choc 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 2005, 1 officer in OK was killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 2005, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2005, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Choc was 38. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Choc had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Choc was 38. 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. Choc had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Choc was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Choc had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.5% 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 automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control has 3 officers remembered here, Choc among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-W
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