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Patrolman George F. A. Pearsall was shot and killed with his own service weapon while conducting a stake out operation. The case still remains open today. Patrolman Pearsall had served with the Lowell Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and eight children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Pearsall gave the Lowell Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lowell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Pearsall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lowell Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 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, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1957, 1 officer in MA was killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1957, 67 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1957, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 53. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. George had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
George was 53. 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 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 53. 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 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 6% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Lowell Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 4.5% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Lowell Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-E
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