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Patrolman Daniel Garrett was shot and killed at 312 East Main Street by one of two brothers he attempted to question about a robbery that had occurred the previous week. The killer was convicted of Patrolman Garrett's murder and sentenced to death. He was executed on June 10, 1927. The other was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was one of 322 inmates who died in a fire at the Ohio Penitentiary on April 21, 1930. This was the worst fire in Ohio's history and in American prison history. He was one of five cop killers who died in the fire. In 1923, Patrolman Garrett was shot while stopping a man from robbing a local bank.
Survivors
Patrolman Garrett was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Garrett served with the Chillicothe Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chillicothe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Garrett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chillicothe Police Department has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Daniel is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1926, 15 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1926, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1926, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Daniel was 53. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38.
Daniel was 53. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Daniel was 53. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 8.4% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Chillicothe Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Chillicothe Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Daniel among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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