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Patrolman Henry Seamon was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute in the 4300 block of Wood Street. A small boy had informed him that his father had a gun and was going to shoot his mother. When Patrolman Seamon arrived at the home he located the mother in the front yard and began talking to her. When the husband came around the corner of the house Patrolman Seamon confronted him and asked if he had a gun. The man indicated he did but refused to hand it over to the patrolman. As Patrolman Seamon attempted to keep the man from pulling the gun out a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to fire a shot, striking Patrolman Seamon in the neck. Patrolman Seamon was able to return fire once but did not strike the suspect. The man then took the patrolman's hat and gun. Neighbors notified other officers who arrested the subject wearing Patrolman Seamon's hat and carrying both revolvers. Patrolman Seamon was transported to Ohio Valley General Hospital where he died approximately two hours later. Patrolman Seamon had served with the Wheeling Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by several siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Seamon gave the Wheeling Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wheeling community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Seamon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Wheeling Police Department has lost 9 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Henry is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry 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 1917, 1 officer at Wheeling Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1917, 3 officers in WV were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 39. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Wheeling Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 39; the middle age was 39. Henry had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 2 years.
Henry was 39. Of the 147 killed feloniously in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47.5; the middle age was 39. Henry had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Henry was 39. 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. Henry had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Henry was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Henry had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at Wheeling Police Department; January holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 40%.
February holds 7.7% of these deaths in WV; August holds the most, 14.2%. Mondays: 16%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Wheeling Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.4% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Wheeling Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Henry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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