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Victor A. McDonald
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Policeman

Victor A. McDonald

Rome Police Department — Rome, GA
Felonious
United States flag Georgia flag
End of Watch September 16, 1916
Age 41
The Vigil Panel 31 ›
Gender Male
Incident Service The Sacrifice Department 4

Incident

Policeman Victor McDonald was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest several men who were gambling.

The man, 21, who shot him was arrested and charged with murder. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on August 8, 1927.

Policeman McDonald was survived by his wife.

Survivors

Policeman McDonald was survived by his wife.

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Tributes

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman McDonald served with the Rome Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rome community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman McDonald.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department Rome Police Department
Location Rome, GA
Platform Identity rpd.floyd.ga.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch September 16, 1916
Age 41
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Cause Detail Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

Policeman Victor A. McDonald 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.

At Rome Police Department, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.

Rome Police Department
5
of 5 officers
100% Felonious
GA — Statewide
548
of 903 officers
60.7% Felonious
Nationwide
17,623
of 32,508 officers
54.2% Felonious

National Cause Distribution

How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Victor A. McDonald's cause is highlighted.

Felonious
17,623 (54.2%)
Accident
10,088 (31%)
Illness
2,974 (9.1%)
Cardiac
1,306 (4%)
Undetermined
260 (0.8%)
Suicide
256 (0.8%)
vehicular
1 (0%)

How Victor A. McDonald Compares

Age at End of Watch
41
This officer
Avg for Felonious: 39.0 years

Offender Outcome

Sentenced to life

When Felonious Deaths Occur

Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Victor A. McDonald is highlighted in Sep.

Jan
1,392
Feb
1,295
Mar
1,373
Apr
1,517
May
1,505
Jun
1,443
Jul
1,587
Aug
1,516
Sep
1,553
Oct
1,371
Nov
1,447
Dec
1,624

Weapons Used Against Officers

Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Victor A. McDonald was killed by officer's handgun.

Gun; Unknown type
5,083
Handgun
2,077
Shotgun
922
Officer's handgun
909
Automobile; Alcohol involved
530
Rifle
518