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Chief Chancey was shot and killed by the brother of a man he had shot and killed eight months earlier when he resisted arrest. The incident was the result of an old feud between both brothers and Chief Chancey. The suspect, who claimed self defense, was apprehended.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Chancey served with the Hartford Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hartford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Chancey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hartford Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Ike is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Ike is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ike 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 1916, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1916, 155 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1916, 175 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
September holds 9.9% of these deaths in AL, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Hartford Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.8% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Hartford Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Ike among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-E
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