Incident
Policeman George Dill was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to the cries of a woman at her home on Oak Street. The woman had been awakened by a prowler at approximately 2:00 am and screamed the words "watch" and "murder" from her window.
The two officers, who were nearby, heard the screams and ran do the scene. As they approached the house the prowler fired a shot at them, striking Policeman Dill in the head, killing him.
The suspect was apprehended, convicted of Policeman Dill's murder, and sentenced to death. He was executed on January 5, 1866.
Policeman Dill's partner was unable to return fire as Buffalo police officers were not permitted to carry firearms at the time.
Policeman Dill was survived by his wife and six children.
Survivors
Policeman Dill was survived by his wife and six children.
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Policeman Dill served with the Buffalo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Buffalo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Buffalo Police Department has lost 51 officers; 22 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 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 1865, 1 officer at Buffalo Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 21 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 2.
In 1865, 3 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1865, 15 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 165th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1865, 16 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 168th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
January holds 22.7% of these deaths at Buffalo Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 18.2%.
January holds 8.9% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Tuesdays: 16.5%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 43.1% of all 51 deaths at Buffalo Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.7% 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, in 21.5% 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
Buffalo Police Department has 51 officers remembered here, George among them.
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George Dill Jan 10, 1865
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James M. Shepard Feb 2, 1887
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Albert A. Thurston
Jan 11, 1889
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Timothy J. Cantlin Jan 12, 1896
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Frederick Brown Jun 16, 1896
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William Dreyer Nov 2, 1896
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Patrick J. Cronin Aug 23, 1902
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Louis D. Wanner Apr 5, 1903
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Nicholas Bernard Smith
Sep 7, 1905
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George W. Thomas
Oct 10, 1909
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Simon J. Callinan Oct 25, 1909
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John R. Ogden Jul 25, 1911
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Charles E. Schaeffer
Sep 6, 1911
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George E. Claus
Nov 19, 1912
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William J. Clossey Jun 13, 1913
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John M. Dumke
Apr 20, 1919
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Fred J. Pauley
Jul 19, 1919
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Herman A. Radel
Jul 19, 1919
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Norman R. Hayes
Oct 20, 1919
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Dennis J. Harrington
Oct 2, 1920
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Winfield S. Willis
Aug 22, 1921
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Charles A. Schmitt
Nov 15, 1921
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Emil Woelffel Apr 15, 1922
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Edward Steck
May 22, 1922
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William T. Hunt Jan 17, 1924
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Harold Haltam Dec 23, 1928
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Carl L. Wunderlich
Feb 4, 1930
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John C. Germain Aug 9, 1930
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George T. Miller Dec 20, 1931
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Russell E. Greeley
Nov 20, 1932
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Joseph Striebich
Jan 21, 1934
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Sterling C. Forden Jun 23, 1934
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George L. Uhl Aug 31, 1934
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Edmond Lisiecki
Jan 26, 1936
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Anthony H. Brock
Jan 3, 1937
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Clayton W. Clark Feb 8, 1938
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Frank C. Wypijewski
Mar 20, 1938
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Louis Vastola
Oct 30, 1941
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Fred Ganter Dec 29, 1942
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Robert H. Good
May 11, 1949
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Thomas Dennis Sullivan Feb 22, 1954
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William F. Gleisle
Nov 27, 1967
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Robert J. Arnold
Jan 15, 1968
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Joseph L. O'Neil
Oct 7, 1970
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David John Scime Sep 5, 1974
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Carl O. Reese
Feb 1, 1977
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Charles E. McDougald
Apr 9, 1997
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Robert J. McLellan
Feb 25, 1998
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James A. Shields
Oct 30, 2002
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Patricia A. Parete
Feb 2, 2013
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Craig E. Lehner
Oct 13, 2017
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