Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Kelley died from two tear gas bullets to the face on October 22, 1930 during an alcohol seizure raid at Wyman’s Cove.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Kelley gave the Marblehead Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marblehead community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Kelley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer George P. Kelley 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 MA, 199 of 469 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.4% of this state's fallen. That is 11.8 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Marblehead Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George P. Kelley's cause is highlighted.
How George P. Kelley Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George P. Kelley is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George P. Kelley was killed by gun; unknown type.
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