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Patrolman Peter Egnor was shot and killed during a high-speed chase and shootout. Other officers had been waved down by a prostitute who pointed out a man who had robbed her the week before. When officers attempted to stop the suspect, the pursuit started. Throughout the chas,e the suspect fired several weapons, striking three different police cars, and fatally wounding Patrolman Egnor. The subject committed suicide after his vehicle crashed. A cache of weapons was found inside the man's vehicle. Patrolman Egnor had served with the Atlantic City Police Department for 18 months. On October 14th, 2006, the Albany Avenue bridge was renamed the c in his honor.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Egnor gave the Atlantic City Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Atlantic City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Egnor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Atlantic City Police Department has lost 10 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Peter is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Peter is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1981, 1 officer at Atlantic City Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1981, 3 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 20th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1981, 126 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 39th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1981, 152 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Peter was 21. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Atlantic City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 36; the middle age was 29. Peter had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 3.2 years.
Peter was 21. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Peter was 21. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 21. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 40% of these deaths at Atlantic City Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 20%.
October holds 8.3% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Wednesdays: 14%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at Atlantic City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Atlantic City Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
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Peter Brewer Apr 13, 1890
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Laverne Harrison Carr
Jun 6, 1929
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William E. Nichols
Sep 24, 1930
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Clayton G. Graham
Apr 23, 1962
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Daniel DuRoss
Sep 24, 1963
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Peter John Burke
Oct 1, 1970
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Peter Francis Egnor
Oct 14, 1981
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Kenneth Louis Brown
Mar 10, 2004
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Thomas J. McMeekin, Jr.
Mar 4, 2005
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Kevin B. Wilkins
Feb 18, 2010
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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