Roll of Honor
Incident
Guard Charles Gunter was struck on the head and killed during an escape attempt at the tuberculosis hospital at the Clinton State Prison.
Two inmates had concealed the brass nozzle of a fire hose and bludgeoned Guard Gunter to death as he watched over them in the dining hall.
The two inmates were both convicted of murdering Officer Gunter and sentenced to death. They were both executed in the electric chair on May 28th, 1920.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Guard Gunter served with the New York State Department of Correctional Services.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Guard Gunter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Guard Charles I. Gunter is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,775 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New York State Department of Correctional Services, 26 of 36 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles I. Gunter's cause is highlighted.
How Charles I. Gunter Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles I. Gunter is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles I. Gunter was killed by blunt object.
Incident Location
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