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Police Officer John Jarmacz died after being pushed from a moving paddy wagon while struggling with two suspects. The suspects were being transported to the station with Officer Jarmacz riding in the back of the wagon with them. One of the prisoners attacked him with an artificial arm and pushed him from the wagon in the 300 block of East Genesee Street. The man who pushed him from the wagon was charged with manslaughter and escape.
Survivors
Officer Jarmacz was survived by his wife and one child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jarmacz served with the Syracuse Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Syracuse community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jarmacz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Syracuse Police Department has lost 12 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1947, 1 officer at Syracuse Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1947, 6 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
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.
When
August holds 22.2% of these deaths at Syracuse Police Department; April holds the most, 22.2%. Saturdays: 22.2%.
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Saturdays: 14.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 12 deaths at Syracuse Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 11.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 3.8% 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 person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
His people
Syracuse Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, John among them.
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James A. Harvey
Aug 1, 1893
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Ernest T. Griffin Jun 12, 1921
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Pierson C. Near
Jan 7, 1923
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George E. Caldwell Jul 10, 1928
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James Hannon
Jun 13, 1929
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Michael English
Sep 22, 1935
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Andrew W. Wolfrom
Feb 1, 1937
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John S. Jarmacz Aug 30, 1947
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James Michael Considine
Apr 10, 1954
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Mercer E. Weiskotten
Sep 23, 1954
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Wallie Howard, Jr.
Oct 30, 1990
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Michael E. Jensen
Apr 14, 2024
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
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