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Captain Keith Chiasson succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained in 1980.
He was shot several times after responding to a complaint at a local night club. He died as a result of the wounds on March 10, 2008.
Captain Chiasson had served with the Thibodaux Police Department for 31 years.
He is survived by his wife and child.
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He is survived by his wife and child.
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31 years. You could have gone home.
Captain Chiasson gave the Thibodaux Police Department 31 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Thibodaux community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Chiasson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Keith is the only officer of Thibodaux Police Department remembered here.
Keith is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
Keith is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Keith 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 2008, 3 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Keith was 51. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. Keith had served 31 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Keith was 51. 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. Keith had served 31 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Keith was 51. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Keith had served 31 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.7% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Mondays: 12.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Thibodaux Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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