Fallen Officers
Since the formation of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, eight deputies and one Sheriff have been killed in the line of duty. The most common cause of line of duty deaths to date is gunfire.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Robert B. Day |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Joseph Arnold Lejuene |
|
Gunfire |
| Lieutenant Glynn E. Averette |
|
Automobile accident |
| Deputy Charles H. Hurt |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Ralph G. Hancock |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Ralph Dewayne |
|
Gunfire |
| Corporal Michael Wayne Ritchie |
|
Gunfire |
| Deputy Jimmy Charles Matthews |
|
Gunfire |
| Corporal Gerald Kevin Simmons |
|
Gunfire |
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