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Patrolman August Baker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had been involved in a fight at a saloon in Shantaytown.
Patrolman Baker was making the arrest on Wineow Street when the man suddenly produced a revolver and shot him. Patrolman Baker was transported to Allegany Hospital, where he died from his wounds two days later.
The suspect was apprehended and taken to the Allegany County Jail. A crowd of 200 citizens formed at the jail following Patrolman Baker's death. When the lone deputy inside refused to open the doors, the mob grabbed a utility pole and knocked the door down. They then attacked the deputy and again used the utility pole to knock down the cell door. The suspect was dragged from the jail and beaten almost to death before his limp body was shot 12 times by the mob.
Patrolman Baker had served with the Cumberland Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Baker gave the Cumberland Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cumberland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Baker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
August is the only officer of Cumberland Police Department remembered here.
August is one of 195 officers killed feloniously in MD, 51.6% of the 378 remembered there.
August is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
August 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 1907, 2 officers in MD were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 104 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 1907, 108 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1907, 109 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
August was 57. Of the 178 killed feloniously in MD whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43.8; the middle age was 35. August had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
August was 57. 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. August had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
August was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. August had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.8% of these deaths in MD; June holds the most, 11.8%. Saturdays: 16.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Cumberland Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.6% of all 378 deaths in MD, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 1.5% 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; revolver, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 0.8% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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