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Patrolman Irving Baker succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was assaulted while attempting to arrest an intoxicated subject.
As he escorted the man to jail, the man picked him up and slammed him against a lamppost. After several hours, Patrolman Baker began to cough up blood. He was treated and released from the hospital, but he continued to feel bad. When he returned to the hospital, it was discovered that he had a broken rib that had punctured his lung. An infection set in, causing his death.
Patrolman Baker had served with the Warren Police Department for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Baker gave the Warren Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Warren community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Baker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Warren Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Irving is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Irving is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Irving is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1933, 7 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1933, 184 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1933, 186 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Irving was 35. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Irving had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Irving was 35. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Irving had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Irving was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Irving had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.1% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 13.3%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Warren Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2.3% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
His people
Warren Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Irving among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W
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