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Patrolman Lawrence King was shot and killed while responding to a burglary in progress at the Indianola Country Club. The burglary was being committed by two other officers with the Indianola Police Department, one of whom called Patrolman King and asked him to come to the club while attempting to disguise his voice. When Patrolman King arrived he encountered the officer and began speaking to him. When Patrolman King turned around the off-duty officer drew his weapon and shot him in the neck, paralyzing him. After he fell to the ground the man shot him in the head, killing him. Both officers fled but were arrested on the day of Patrolman King's funeral. The officer who murdered him had served as a pallbearer before being arrested. The man plead guilty to murder and was sentenced to life without parole. The other officer plead guilty to burglary while a capital murder charge was dismissed when he agreed to testify against the other officer. Patrolman King had served as a full-time officer with the Indianola Police Department for nine months and had previously served as a reserve officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his daughter and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman King served with the Indianola Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Indianola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman King.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Indianola Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Lawrence is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Lawrence is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lawrence 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 1994, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1994, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1994, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lawrence was 31. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Lawrence had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Lawrence was 31. 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. Lawrence had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lawrence was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lawrence had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 6.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Tuesdays: 11.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Indianola Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Indianola Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Lawrence among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-W
What is kept
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