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Officer George Hall was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to arrest a mentally deranged man who was threatening to kill his wife at 7:30 pm.
Officer Hall's partner was wounded but was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Officer Hall was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Officer Hall was survived by his wife.
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Officer Hall served with the Chillicothe Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chillicothe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chillicothe Police Department has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 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 1891, 3 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1891, 62 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 121st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1891, 62 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 47. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38.
George was 47. 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 was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 7.7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Mondays: 14.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Chillicothe Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Chillicothe Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
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