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Marshal Patrick Gunning was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight between two subjects in a barbershop on the 100 block of Main Street (modern-day Argonne Avenue). Four men were taken into custody. One was charged with murder. He was convicted of fourth-degree manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison. Marshal Gunning had been appointed to the position only five days earlier.
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128 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Marshal Gunning served with the Kirkwood Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Kirkwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Kirkwood Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Patrick is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Patrick 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 1898, 5 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1898, 89 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1898, 91 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 73rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Patrick was 27. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Patrick had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 27. 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. Patrick had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Patrick had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Tuesdays: 14.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Kirkwood Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 38% 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
Kirkwood Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Patrick among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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