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Reserve Officer Lonnie Howard and Officer Anthony Burton were killed when their patrol car was rammed by a man who was free on bond following an earlier standoff with police. The suspect was apprehended but committed suicide while awaiting trial. Reserve Officer Howard had served with the North Vernon Police Department for only four months.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Officer Howard served with the North Vernon Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the North Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Officer Howard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
North Vernon Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Lonnie is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Lonnie is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lonnie 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 1993, 2 officers at North Vernon Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1993, 5 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1993, 101 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1993, 110 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 53rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lonnie was 22. Of the 5 killed feloniously at North Vernon Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 52; the middle age was 44. Lonnie had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 1.5 years.
Lonnie was 22. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lonnie had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Lonnie was 22. 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. Lonnie had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lonnie was 22. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lonnie had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 40% of these deaths at North Vernon Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 60%.
March holds 10% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Wednesdays: 13.5%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at North Vernon Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.8% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
North Vernon Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Lonnie among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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