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George Albert DeLoach Sr.
Incident
Acting Chief of Police Albert DeLoach and Patrolman J.O. Hammett were shot and killed in a restaurant by the proprietor around 5:00 a.m. The man became angry and shot both officers when Patrolman Deloach warned one of his customers to leave town, or she would go to jail. The suspect surrendered to the local sheriff shortly thereafter. The suspect was charged with two counts of murder. The result of his trial for the murder of Patrolman Hammett was a manslaughter conviction. He was sentenced to 9 years and 11 months in prison. Acting Chief DeLoach was a United States Army WWI veteran and was the acting Chief of Police of the Childersburg Police Department when he died.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven 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.
Acting Chief of Police DeLoach served with the Childersburg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Childersburg 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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Military Service
George Albert DeLoach Sr. served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Childersburg Police Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 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 1942, 3 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 55. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40.
George was 55. 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 was 55. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 11.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Childersburg Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.8% 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
Childersburg Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
Military Service
George Albert DeLoach Sr. served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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