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Incident
Patrolman George Martin was shot and killed by a burglar he pursued into an alley near South Street between Bedford Street and East Street in Carlisle. Around 10:00 p.m., Patrolman Martin was on foot patrol when he recognized a man who had been known to commit burglaries in the area. He proceeded to follow the man down East Street before cutting into the cemetery and walking down Bedford Street to South Street. In an alley off South Street, the subject shot Patrolman Martin. Many residents witnessed the pursuit on East Street, Bedford Street, and South Street. When they heard gunfire, they followed the fleeing suspect, who ran east and crossed the spring, where his pursuers lost him. Two days later, the suspect was arrested by police in Winchester, Virginia. He was convicted of first-degree murder and hanged on March 1, 1894. Patrolman Martin had served with the Carlisle Borough Police Department for three years.
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He was survived by his wife and child.
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133 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Patrolman Martin gave the Carlisle Borough Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Carlisle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Carlisle Borough Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1893, 1 officer in PA was killed feloniously, the 120th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1893, 76 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1893, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 26. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. George had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 26. 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. George had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Carlisle Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.4% 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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