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Incident
Officer Frank Denzinger was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a domestic disturbance call.
The officers responded to a report of a confrontation between a mother and her son in the 6000 block of Rachel Court in Georgetown at about 6:30 pm. Upon their arrival, while they were conversing with the mother in the driveway, her 15-year-old son ambushed both officers from an upstairs window of the residence.
The suspect, who was using a high-powered, World War II relic M-1 Garand rifle, shot Officer Denzinger with a second round between the side panels of his bullet-resistant vest before the other officer was able to return fire into the home. Officer Denzinger was transported to University Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where he succumbed to his wounds. The other officer was seriously wounded, but survived.
The juvenile was found six hours later inside the residence having committed suicide.
Officer Denzinger had served with the Floyd County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, 2-year-old daughter, parents, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Denzinger gave the Floyd County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Denzinger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Floyd County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Frank is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank 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 2007, 3 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 2007, 84 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2007, 89 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 32. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Frank was 32. 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. Frank had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 32. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.7% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 12.6%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Floyd County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle; .30-.06, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .30-.06, in 0.3% 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; .30-.06, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .30-.06, in 0% of these deaths.
His people
Floyd County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Frank among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
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