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Sergeant Morris Albany was shot and killed in a tavern at the intersection of 15th Street and Shaw Terrace when he attempted to take action during a robbery while he was off duty. The 24-year-old suspect shot him, but Sergeant Morris managed to return fire, hitting the suspect five times. One shot severed his spinal cord causing him to be paralyzed from the waist down. The suspect's 23-year-old accomplice was attacked by patrons and held until police arrived. Both suspects were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. A few years later, the accomplice was transferred to Fairview Mental Hospital. Sergeant Albany was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Upland Borough Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sergeant Albany gave the Upland Borough Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Upland community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Morris J. Albany Jr. served in the U.S. Navy (1959â1963) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Morris is the only officer of Upland Borough Police Department remembered here.
Morris is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Morris is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Morris 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 1976, 6 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1976, 137 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1976, 162 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Morris was 36. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Morris had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Morris was 36. 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. Morris had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Morris was 36. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Morris had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Upland Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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Military Service
Morris J. Albany Jr. served in the U.S. Navy (1959–1963) before joining law enforcement.
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