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Incident
Patrolman George Lentz was shot and killed by a suspect near the East Hamilton Firehouse, on Shuler Avenue, by a drunk man whom he had just taken a large hammer from.
The man went to his home, retrieved a .32-20 caliber rifle, and began searching for Patrolman Lentz. When he located him near the firehouse, he opened fire, shooting Patrolman Lentz in the torso.
The suspect was apprehended, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison.
Patrolman Lentz had served with the Hamilton Police Department for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two stepsons and is buried in Saint Stephens Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lentz gave the Hamilton Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hamilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lentz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hamilton Police Department has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1918, 1 officer at Hamilton Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1918, 15 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1918, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1918, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 49. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Hamilton Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 43; the middle age was 37. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
George was 49. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 49. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths at Hamilton Police Department; January holds the most, 28.6%. Tuesdays: 28.6%.
August holds 7.7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Hamilton Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle; .32 caliber carbine, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .32 caliber carbine, in 0.2% 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; .32 caliber carbine, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .32 caliber carbine, in 0% of these deaths.
His people
Hamilton Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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