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Incident
Captain LeRoy Geach and Sergeant Allen Glass were shot and killed while attempting to question a burglary suspect in a hotel room at 218 N. Sierra Street. The officers, along with two other detectives, had gone to the hotel to question the men. When they knocked on the door, they were met with resistance by one of the suspects but were able to disarm him. Sergeant Glass and Captain Geach then went to the bedroom, where they located the second suspect in the bed. As Captain Geach removed the blanket, the suspect immediately opened fire, striking both officers. One of the other officers returned fire, wounding the suspect, who was then taken into custody. He was convicted of the murders, sentenced to death, and executed on April 22, 1949. Captain Geach had served with the Reno Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Captain Geach gave the Reno Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Reno community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Captain Geach.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Reno Police Department has lost 12 officers; 10 of them killed feloniously.
LeRoy is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
LeRoy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
LeRoy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1947, 2 officers at Reno Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1947, 3 officers in NV were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 1947, 86 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 74th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1947, 87 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
LeRoy was 56. Of the 9 killed feloniously at Reno Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 54; the middle age was 36. LeRoy had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.
LeRoy was 56. Of the 70 killed feloniously in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 37. LeRoy had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
LeRoy was 56. 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. LeRoy had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
LeRoy was 56. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. LeRoy had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 30% of these deaths at Reno Police Department, more than any other month. Saturdays: 40%.
November holds 11% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Saturdays: 15.9%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 12 deaths at Reno Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 30% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.2% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Reno Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, LeRoy among them.
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Harry P. Brown
Sep 26, 1905
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Charles A. Browne
Nov 10, 1907
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Wilson Fugate Jul 2, 1929
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Ross Peterson Sep 11, 1931
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LeRoy Joseph Geach
Nov 8, 1947
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Allen A. Glass
Nov 8, 1947
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Michael J. Mills
Jan 18, 1969
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James Duane Hoff
Jun 25, 1979
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Glenn William Turner
Dec 29, 1979
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Keith Tadashi Hashimoto
Mar 29, 1996
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John C. Bohach
Aug 22, 2001
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Michael Robert Scofield
Sep 26, 2002
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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