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Constable Jerry McCrory was shot and killed while serving a disturbing the peace warrant on a 70-year-old man. He parked in front of the residence and started approaching the house. When he was approximately ten feet from the door the suspect suddenly opened it and fired at him with a 12 gauge shotgun, striking him in the chest. Other officers arriving on the scene were forced to shoot the suspect twice before taking him into custody. When released from the hospital a week later he was charged with capital murder. On May 14, 1981, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on March 4, 1988.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable McCrory served with the Rankin County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Brandon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable McCrory.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Jerry L. McCrory served in the U.S. Air Force (1965â1965) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rankin County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Jerry is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Jerry 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 1980, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1980, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1980, 141 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jerry was 35. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
Jerry was 35. 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.
Jerry was 35. 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 12.3% of these deaths in MS, more than any other month. Mondays: 12.8%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Rankin County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 15.2% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Rankin County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jerry among them.
Military Service
Jerry L. McCrory served in the U.S. Air Force (1965–1965) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
What is kept
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