Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Nelson was shot and killed when he interrupted the burglary of a warehouse at the intersection of Second Street and Eagle Street. The suspects were never located.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Nelson served with the Dunkirk Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dunkirk community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Nelson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George Nelson 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 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 Dunkirk Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Nelson's cause is highlighted.
How George Nelson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Nelson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Nelson was killed by gun.
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