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Assistant Chief Bostick was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious noise in an alley. No suspects were ever apprehended in connection with his murder.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Assistant Chief of Police Bostick served with the Ocala Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ocala community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant Chief of Police Bostick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ocala Police Department has lost 7 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Perry is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Perry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Perry 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 1924, 8 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
October holds 4.9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Mondays: 10.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 7 deaths at Ocala Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Ocala Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Perry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-W
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