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Incident
Deputy Yvonne Pettit was shot and killed by her estranged husband while on duty.
The suspect had located her and her partner and opened fire with an AK-47 rifle. Deputy Pettit was fatally wounded and her partner was shot 10 times. Despite his wounds, Deputy Pettit's partner was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Deputy Pettit had served with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office for 5 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Pettit gave the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Franklinton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Pettit.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Washington Parish Sheriff's Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Yvonne is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Yvonne is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Yvonne 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 2006, 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 2006, 4 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 2006, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2006, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Yvonne was 45. 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. Yvonne had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Yvonne was 45. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Yvonne had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Yvonne was 45. 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. Yvonne had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Yvonne was 45. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Yvonne had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Washington Parish Sheriff's Department; March holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 20%.
December holds 7.7% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Mondays: 12.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
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 rifle; ak-47, 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 rifle; ak-47, in 0.3% 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 rifle; ak-47, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ak-47, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Her people
Washington Parish Sheriff's Department has 7 officers remembered here, Yvonne among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-W
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