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George W. McCammon
Incident
Deputy Constable George W. McCammon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who threatened to free a suspect who was being transported to a hearing.
Deputy McCammon had been deputized the previous day by the borough's constable to guard a man who had been arrested for selling stolen livestock. Deputy McCammon's killer visited the prisoner and promised to help him "get out of that" and he "would fix McCammon if he interfered." When the constable heard of the threats, he told Deputy McCammon to arrest the suspect.
At 8:00 am on the next morning, Deputy McCammon was walking up Main Street toward the Justice of the Peace's office where the prisoner had been taken for a hearing. Deputy McCammon's killer was standing across the street and called to the deputy constable. Deputy McCammon crossed the street and attempted to arrest the man, who drew a revolver. Deputy McCammon, armed only with a nightstick, grabbed the armed suspect who backed away. When Deputy McCammon dropped his stick, the suspect moved about 25 feet away from the officer. Deputy McCammon picked up the stick and advanced toward the suspect who deliberately aimed his gun at the officer and fired. The suspect then turned and ran away. Deputy McCammon called to citizens nearby to help arrest the suspect, then fell to the ground fatally wounded.
The constable and a posse chased the 20-year-old suspect and arrested him about an hour and a half later at a farm about 20 miles from town. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Deputy George McCammon, who was a poultry and produce buyer, was a respected member of the community for many years and was survived by his wife.
Deputy McCammon had been deputized the previous day by the borough's constable to guard a man who had been arrested for selling stolen livestock. Deputy McCammon's killer visited the prisoner and promised to help him "get out of that" and he "would fix McCammon if he interfered." When the constable heard of the threats, he told Deputy McCammon to arrest the suspect.
At 8:00 am on the next morning, Deputy McCammon was walking up Main Street toward the Justice of the Peace's office where the prisoner had been taken for a hearing. Deputy McCammon's killer was standing across the street and called to the deputy constable. Deputy McCammon crossed the street and attempted to arrest the man, who drew a revolver. Deputy McCammon, armed only with a nightstick, grabbed the armed suspect who backed away. When Deputy McCammon dropped his stick, the suspect moved about 25 feet away from the officer. Deputy McCammon picked up the stick and advanced toward the suspect who deliberately aimed his gun at the officer and fired. The suspect then turned and ran away. Deputy McCammon called to citizens nearby to help arrest the suspect, then fell to the ground fatally wounded.
Survivors
Deputy George McCammon, who was a poultry and produce buyer, was a respected member of the community for many years and was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable McCammon served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Washington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable McCammon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pennsylvania State Constable - Washington County has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 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, 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 1900, 4 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1900, 86 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 74th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1900, 89 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 45. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. George had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 45. 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 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 45. 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 0 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%. Mondays: 14.5%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Pennsylvania State Constable - Washington County. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 66.7% 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; revolver, in 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; revolver, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 0.8% of these deaths.
His people
Pennsylvania State Constable - Washington County has 3 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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