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Peter J. Kromer
Incident
Constable Peter Kromer was shot and killed in New Eagle Borough while attempting to serve an assault warrant.
The warrant was the result of one brother assaulting another. Constable Kromer was approaching the victim's home in an attempt to get information about the suspect's whereabouts. He had walked onto the back porch when he was shot in the neck and leg. He was able to walk to a store across the street where he collapsed and died.
Three men and one woman, who were in the house, were arrested by officers of the Monongahela Police Department and held in connection with the murder. A grand jury failed to indict two of the subjects due to a lack of evidence.
With evidence received from the woman, a fifth subject was arrested on July 15, 1915, and charged with Constable Kromer's murder. He was released due to insufficient evidence. Charges against the other two were eventually dropped. Police were convinced that one of the four got away with murder.
Constable Kromer had only served as a constable for six weeks.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, four brothers, and four sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Kromer served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Washington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Kromer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pennsylvania State Constable - Washington County has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Peter is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Peter is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter 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 1915, 7 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1915, 152 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1915, 157 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Peter was 31. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Peter had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Peter was 31. 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. Peter had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 0.1 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%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
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 52% of all 33,917 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, Peter among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
What is kept
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