Roll of Honor
Incident
Having been in a collision he had recently been released from hospital and was recovering at home in Armagh. Using his crutches he made his way into the kitchen where two terrorist gunmen opened fire and hit him several times. His wife, who had left shortly before the attack, returned home to find him dead on the floor of their kitchen.
George worked at John Compton Ltd, Glenanne Factory prior to joining the RUC in the 1970s. He first joined as a Part Time Reserve on 1st September 1970 before going Full Time on 1st July 1972 until his death. He was first stationed in Armagh followed by Gough Barracks.
He was survived by his wife and their son.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and their son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Reserve Constable Starrett served with the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Constable Starrett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Reserve Constable George Alexander Starrett is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NIR, 422 of 599 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.5% of this state's fallen. That is 16.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Royal Ulster Constabulary GC, 351 of 469 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 74.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Alexander Starrett's cause is highlighted.
How George Alexander Starrett Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Alexander Starrett is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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