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Incident
Patrolman Brad Scott was killed in a motorcycle crash while detailed to support a police association event shortly after 4:00 pm.
He was en route to pickup supplies for the event when another vehicle pulled out in front of him at the intersection of Sixteenth Street and Middle Avenue. Patrolman Scott was thrown from his motorcycle upon impact and suffered fatal injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to one year in jail.
Patrolman Scott had served with the Elyria Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Scott gave the Elyria Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Elyria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Scott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Elyria Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Bradley is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Bradley is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bradley 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 2004, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bradley was 30. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bradley had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Bradley was 30. 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. Bradley had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bradley was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Bradley had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 7.7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 13.3%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Elyria Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.2% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Elyria Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Bradley among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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