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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Harold Amick was shot while searching for chicken thieves at Highway 31 and County Line Road.
Deputy Amick, the Sheriff, who was Deputy Amick's brother, and another Deputy heard a loud crash while conducting their investigation. They spotted a vehicle that had crashed into the Monroe Store building. When Deputy Amick approached the car to render aid, the driver emerged and shot him once in the head and chest before fleeing on foot, along with his two accomplices. Deputy Amick was transported to St. Edwards Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries nearly two hours later.
An extensive manhunt was launched, including officers from Louisville, KY Police Department, Indiana State Police, Jefferson Police Department, and 12 other agencies. It was discovered the suspects were wanted in the shooting of Patrolman John Pfaffenberger of the Seymour Police Department earlier in the day.
All three suspects were apprehended and convicted of Deputy Amick's murder. Two offenders were sentenced to life in prison, and the shooter was sentenced to death. On October 9, 1934, he was executed by electrocution.
Deputy Amick had served with the Scott County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, father, and a few brothers and sisters. He was the candidate for Sheriff to replace his brother when he was killed.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, father, and a few brothers and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Amick gave the Scott County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Scottsburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Amick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Scott County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Harold is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Harold is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harold 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 1934, 9 officers in IN were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harold was 25. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harold had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Harold was 25. 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. Harold had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harold was 25. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harold 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%. Tuesdays: 15.8%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Scott County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 6.1% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Scott County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Harold among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
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