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Patrolman Patrick Lane was shot and killed by a New York gangster he stopped for speeding in a stolen car shortly after midnight. When the driver did not have a license, Patrolman Lane arrested the two men in the vehicle. He confiscated a revolver from one of the men and started walking the driver and the passenger to the police station at 12th Street and Willow Avenue. At 12th Street between Hudson Street and Washington Street, one of the men pulled out a gun he was hiding and shot Patrolman Lane three times. He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. The 24-year-old suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life on May 4, 1928. He was paroled on December 5, 1961. Patrolman Lane had served with the Hoboken Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lane gave the Hoboken Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hoboken community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lane.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hoboken Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Patrick is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 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, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 1 officer at Hoboken Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 2.
In 1928, 5 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Patrick was 59. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Hoboken Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37.3 and 47; the middle age was 40.5. Patrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.
Patrick was 59. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Patrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Patrick was 59. 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 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 59. 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 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 20% of these deaths at Hoboken Police Department; October holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
March holds 6.8% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Fridays: 14.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Hoboken Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 12.9% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Hoboken Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Patrick among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-E
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