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Patrolman McChesney succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained 16 months earlier after responding to reports of a man shooting out street lights. The suspect shot Patrolman McChesney with a gun he had hidden in his coat. The suspect was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison on July 15, 1927. He could not be charged again when Patrolman McChesney died. Patrolman McChesney had served with the Middletown Police Department for 26 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, seven children, and his mother, who died 24 hours after his burial.
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26 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman McChesney gave the Middletown Police Department 26 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Middletown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McChesney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Middletown Police Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 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, 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, 3 officers at Middletown Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1928, 15 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
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
George was 59. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Middletown Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 32; the middle age was 32. George had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 1.5 years.
George was 59. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George 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. George had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 59. 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 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Middletown Police Department; May holds the most, 40%. Wednesdays: 20%.
July holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Middletown Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% 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
Middletown Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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