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Deputy Frederick Kaesser was shot and killed as raided the Grimesville Inn, on Central Avenue in Lancaster, along with other deputies and members of the Buffalo Police Department.
The inn was suspected of being the headquarters of a gang of burglars and highwaymen. As the officers raided it the innkeeper opened fire on them, mortally wounding Deputy Kaesser and wounding a second deputy. Deputy Kaesser succumbed to his wounds three days later.
The subject who shot the deputies was arrested and charged with first degree murder. At his trial he said since the officers were in plain cloths, he thought they were bandits. He was acquitted.
Deputy Kaesser was survived by his wife, father, brother, and two sisters.
Survivors
Deputy Kaesser was survived by his wife, father, brother, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Kaesser served with the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Buffalo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Kaesser.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Erie County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Frederick is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Frederick is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frederick 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 1925, 1 officer at Erie County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1925, 8 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frederick was 32. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Erie County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 49; the middle age was 44.
Frederick was 32. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Frederick was 32. 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.
Frederick was 32. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 40% of these deaths at Erie County Sheriff's Office; November holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 40%.
August holds 8.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Saturdays: 14.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Erie County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 0.7% 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; .32 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .32 caliber, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Erie County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Frederick among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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