Roll of Honor
Incident
Died from his wounds about 45 minutes after being shot by several terrorists concealed in a hedge, some 15 yards away, while he and a Cadet from his Command were playing golf at the Tralee Links. He was a holder of the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
District Inspector Mackinnon served with the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, District Inspector Mackinnon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
District Inspector John Alister Mackinnon 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 L, 592 of 749 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 79% of this state's fallen. That is 79 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Royal Irish Constabulary, 519 of 642 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Alister Mackinnon's cause is highlighted.
How John Alister Mackinnon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Alister Mackinnon is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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