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Incident
Chief of Police Harvey DeZarn was shot and killed in front of the city jail on Main Street in Manchester at approximately 11:00 pm.
He was leaving the jail after investigating a disturbance between prisoners when he was struck by a shotgun blast fired from across the street.
His killer was never apprehended.
Chief DeZarn had served with the Manchester Police Department for one month.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police DeZarn served with the Manchester Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Manchester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police DeZarn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Manchester Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Harvey is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Harvey is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harvey 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 1936, 10 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harvey was 43. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Harvey had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Harvey was 43. 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. Harvey had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harvey was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harvey had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.3% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Sundays: 18.7%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Manchester Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 8.2% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Manchester Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Harvey among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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