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Undersheriff Michael Mooney succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on April 20, 1907, six years earlier, when he was shot twice while trying to serve a warrant.
He had gone to the Onondaga Indian Reservation near Syracuse, to serve the warrant for failing to pay a board bill. He located the suspect at the suspect's home on the reservation. The suspect initially offered no resistance. But as they walked from the house, the suspect drew a .32 caliber handgun and shot the undersheriff, knocking him down.
The suspect then shot Undersheriff Mooney a second time as he laid on the ground before fleeing the area. Undersheriff Mooney was taken to a hospital in Syracuse where he remained in very serious condition for several days. He never completely recovered from the wound and died as a result.
Undersheriff Mooney had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Undersheriff Mooney gave the Madison County Sheriff's Office 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Wampsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Undersheriff Mooney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Michael is the only officer of Madison County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Michael is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Michael 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 1913, 5 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1913, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1913, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 58. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Michael had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Michael was 58. 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. Michael had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 58. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 7.4% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Madison County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 0.7% 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; .32 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 0.4% of these deaths.
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