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Incident
Private Sutton was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant for writing a bad check. He and the town constable of McConnellsburg were escorting the suspect out of a restaurant when he pulled out a handgun from his overcoat and shot Private Sutton. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wound. The suspect surrendered to a posse the next day 18 miles south of McConnellsburg. He told the jury at his trial that his pistol accidentally discharged when Private Sutton grabbed his arm. They believed him and he was acquitted on March 22, 1940.
Survivors
Private Sutton had been with the Pennsylvania Motor Police for just over two years and was survived by his mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Private Sutton gave the Pennsylvania Motor Police 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Harrisburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Private Sutton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pennsylvania Motor Police has lost 9 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Frederick is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Frederick is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frederick 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 1940, 4 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1940, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1940, 226 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frederick was 26. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Frederick had served 2.3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Frederick 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. Frederick had served 2.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frederick was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frederick had served 2.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 6.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 9 deaths at Pennsylvania Motor Police, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.3% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Pennsylvania Motor Police has 9 officers remembered here, Frederick among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-W
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