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Patrick Boden McCready
Incident
Chief of Police McCready was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance call. Chief McCready did not expect any problems because the suspect was well known to him. As he entered a darkened hallway the man opened fire with a 30-06 rifle from a prone position, striking Chief McCready in the chest. The round penetrated the front panel of Chief McCready's vest. He was able to exit the apartment, but collapsed at the bottom of the stairs. The suspect committed suicide after a lengthy standoff.
Survivors
Chief McCready had been Chief of the agency for four years and was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police McCready gave the Fairchild Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fairchild community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police McCready.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Patrick Boden McCready served in the U.S. Army (1967â1971) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Patrick is the only officer of Fairchild Police Department remembered here.
Patrick is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Patrick 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 1991, 3 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1991, 85 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1991, 98 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 65th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Patrick was 43. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Patrick had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Patrick was 43. 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. Patrick had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 43. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Patrick had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.1% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Sundays: 15.7%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fairchild Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 6.9% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Where
Military Service
Patrick Boden McCready served in the U.S. Army (1967–1971) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-W
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