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Patrolman Raymond Munson succumbed to gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a local constable for drunk driving near the intersection of Washington Street and Patrick Street. As he and another officer were placing the suspect in the patrol car he bolted and ran. As Patrolman Munson pursued, the suspect turned and shot him once in the abdomen. Despite being shot Patrolman Munson continued to pursue the suspect and subdued him. Patrolman Munson died at the hospital the next day. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 5 to 18 years in prison May 18, 1941. He was killed in an automobile accident several years after being released. Patrolman Munson was Michigan Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Charleston Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Munson gave the Charleston Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Raymond Leslie Munson served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charleston Police Department has lost 9 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Raymond is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Raymond 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 1940, 1 officer at Charleston Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 2.
In 1940, 3 officers in WV were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1940, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1940, 226 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Raymond was 47. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Charleston Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33.5 and 50; the middle age was 42.5. Raymond had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Raymond was 47. Of the 147 killed feloniously in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47.5; the middle age was 39. Raymond had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Raymond was 47. 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. Raymond had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 47. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Raymond had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 33.3% of these deaths at Charleston Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 16.7%.
December holds 10.1% of these deaths in WV; August holds the most, 14.2%. Tuesdays: 19.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 9 deaths at Charleston Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.4% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Charleston Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Raymond among them.
Where
Military Service
Raymond Leslie Munson served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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