Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman David Hancock was shot and killed after responding to a silent alarm at the JC Penny store at Montgomery Mall. Patrolman Hancock was arresting a 19-year-old man when the subject grabbed his gun and shot him in the head. The man was arrested, convicted of Patrolman Hancock's murder, and sentenced to life in prison. He received an additional seven to 13 years for two prior burglaries and drug possession. Patrolman Hancock had served with the Montgomery Township Police Department for 11 years and had previously served with the Whitpain Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two young children. his father had also served previously served as a police officer.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two young children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hancock gave the Montgomery Township Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Montgomeryville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hancock.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman David T. Hancock 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David T. Hancock's cause is highlighted.
How David T. Hancock Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David T. Hancock is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David T. Hancock was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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