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Policeman George House succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained almost 13 years earlier after responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home at the intersection of 4th Street and Ransom Street.
On July 22, 1907, a man became enraged when his girlfriend told him she was moving to another city for work and would not return. He threatened to kill her if she continued to insist on leaving. He then left the house to retrieve his gun. After he left a neighbor called Policeman House, who responded to the scene.
After talking to the occupants of the home Policeman House sat on the front porch and waited for the boyfriend to return. The man emerged from the nearby railroad tracks and called out to his girlfriend. Policeman House began to step from the porch when the man ordered him to stop and then opened fire. Policeman House was struck in one of his lungs and the man fled. The subject later committed suicide by drowning himself.
The wound in his lung left Policeman House an invalid and he died from complications of a lung infection on May 24, 1920.
Policeman House had served in law enforcement for approximately four years. He had served with the Fort Scott Police Department for approximately one year, as a bailiff for the United States District Court of Kansas for three years, and as a bailiff at the Bourbon County Courthouse for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman House gave the Fort Scott Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Scott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman House.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fort Scott Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 7 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 64. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
George was 64. 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. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 64. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 8.9% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 17.3%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Fort Scott Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Fort Scott Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-ET
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