Roll of Honor
Incident
Guard Jesse Christian was killed with he was struck on the head during a riot in the mess hall of the Institution for Defective Delinquents in Napanoch, New York.
300 inmates began rioting in the prison's dining hall. Officer Christian was fatally wounded and seven other guards were injured during the incident.
Jesse, On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol July 24th, 2023
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Guard Christian 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 Christian.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Guard Jesse Christian 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 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. Jesse Christian's cause is highlighted.
How Jesse Christian Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jesse Christian is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jesse Christian was killed by blunt object.
Incident Location
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