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Deputy D.M. Baker and Marshal Charles Lewis, of the Powell Police Department, were shot and killed while attempting to arrest an escapee who had fled to his parents' home. As the officers approached the residence shots were fired and both officers were killed. The suspect also shot and killed two civilians who were assisting the officers. The suspect was later shot and killed by towns people when he attempted to rob a local bank. During the bank robbery a hostage was also killed. Deputy Baker was survived by his second wife and three children from a previous marriage. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Powell, Wyoming.
Survivors
Deputy Baker was survived by his second wife and three children from a previous marriage.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Baker served with the Park County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Cody community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Baker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
D. is the only officer of Park County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
D. is one of 41 officers killed feloniously in WY, 65.1% of the 63 remembered there.
D. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
D. 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 1939, 2 officers in WY were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 30 years on record. The heaviest was 1903, with 5.
In 1939, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1939, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 85th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
D. was 70. Of the 32 killed feloniously in WY whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45; the middle age was 41.5.
D. was 70. 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.
D. was 70. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 14.6% of these deaths in WY, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 17.1%.
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 1 deaths at Park County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.1% of all 63 deaths in WY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 12.2% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
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