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Incident
Deputy Wood was shot and killed as he and several other deputies attempted to arrest a man at the man's home.
The suspect was convicted of Deputy Wood's murder and sentenced to death. On January 11, 1935, an angry mob stormed his jail cell and shot him to death after the Supreme Court granted him a new trial.
Deputy Wood had served with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Department for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Wood gave the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Franklinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Wood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Washington Parish Sheriff's Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Delos is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Delos is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Delos 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 1934, 1 officer at Washington Parish Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 2.
In 1934, 2 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Delos was 61. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Washington Parish Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 45; the middle age was 42. Delos had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Delos was 61. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Delos had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Delos was 61. 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. Delos had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Delos was 61. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Delos had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Washington Parish Sheriff's Department; March holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 60%.
July holds 11.3% of these deaths in LA, more than any other month. Saturdays: 15.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Washington Parish Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, 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 gun; unknown type, in 13.7% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Washington Parish Sheriff's Department has 7 officers remembered here, Delos among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
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