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Police Officer William McGary succumbed to injuries sustained the previous night when he was struck by an impaired driver at the intersection of Dave Ward Drive and Exchange Street.
Officer McGary was wearing a reflective vest while directing traffic at the scene of another accident when he was struck by a vehicle at about 8:00 p.m. Officer McGary was pinned between his patrol vehicle and the subject's vehicle. The driver who struck him was arrested at the scene and charged with several counts, including driving under the influence of narcotics.
Officer McGary was flown to a hospital in Little Rock, where he remained in serious condition until succumbing to his injuries. He served with the Conway Police Department for just under two years.
The subject who struck Officer McGary passed away in November 2014 before going to trial.
Officer McGary had served with the Conway Police Department for two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer McGary gave the Conway Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Conway community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer McGary.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Conway Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
William is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2013, 1 officer in AR was killed feloniously, the 68th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 2013, 43 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 144th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2013, 49 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 143rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 26. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
William was 26. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 26. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Fridays: 13.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Conway Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.4% 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 automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Conway Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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