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Deputy Sheriff William Wright was shot and killed by another deputy at the parish jail.
The deputy was upset that Deputy Wright had arrested a man for disorderly conduct and fatally shot him after confronting him about the arrest.
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Deputy Sheriff Wright served with the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Shreveport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1872, 1 officer in LA was killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1872, 32 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 154th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1872, 36 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 151st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
October holds 7.7% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Sundays: 16.5%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-W
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