Incident
Deputy Warren succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver on the South Dixie Highway (modern-day US 441), near Belleview.
He remained in Marion General Hospital after being struck until succumbing to his injuries.
Four people were later arrested in connection with the incident but the charges were eventually dropped.
Deputy Warren was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Survivors
Deputy Warren was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Warren served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Ocala community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Warren.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marion County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Alan is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Alan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alan 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 1926, 1 officer at Marion County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1955, with 2.
In 1926, 5 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1926, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1926, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
June holds 12.5% of these deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Office; May holds the most, 25%. Fridays: 25%.
June holds 6.3% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Fridays: 13.2%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 8 deaths at Marion County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.5% 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, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Marion County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, Alan among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-E
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