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Incident
Patrolman Harry Baker was shot and killed at the intersection of South Fourth Street and Court Street.
He was shot by a group of five men whom he had contact with earlier in the evening. Four of the five suspects were arrested. The shooter was sentenced to death but died in prison before the sentence could be carried out. The second suspect fled to Kentucky and was never apprehended.
Patrolman Baker had served with the Hamilton Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Merchant Patrolman Baker gave the Hamilton Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hamilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Merchant Patrolman Baker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hamilton Police Department has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Harry is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Harry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry 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 1919, 1 officer at Hamilton Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1919, 12 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harry was 36. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Hamilton Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 43; the middle age was 37. Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Harry was 36. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Harry was 36. 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. Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 14.3% of these deaths at Hamilton Police Department; January holds the most, 28.6%. Mondays: 42.9%.
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Hamilton Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 71.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 6.1% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Hamilton Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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