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Police Officer John Daley was accidentally shot and killed when his service weapon discharged accidentally at about 4:00 pm. The incident occurred as Officer Daley was taking cover at the scene of a call involving a man with a shotgun at 274 Lyme Street. His revolver discharged as he tripped on a curb. The round struck him in the torso, causing extensive internal injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the wound. Officer Daley had served with the Hartford Police Department for almost seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Daley gave the Hartford Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hartford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Daley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hartford Police Department has lost 8 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 73 officers lost to accidents in CT, 43.2% of the 169 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1977, 1 officer in CT was lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 53 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 4.
In 1977, 64 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1977, 88 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 41st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 29. Of the 63 lost to accidents in CT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47; the middle age was 39. John had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
John was 29. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. John had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 19.2% of these deaths in CT, more than any other month. Fridays: 16.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 25% of all 8 deaths at Hartford Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 43.2% of all 169 deaths in CT, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 1.4% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Hartford Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-E
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