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Captain Timothy Hassett was shot and killed by a burglar he was attempting to arrest. A civilian heard someone inside the local lumber company offices, which she knew to be closed. She notified the police, and Captain Hassett responded. As Captain Hassett opened the door to the inner office, the suspect stepped from behind the door and attacked. Captain Hassett and the suspect struggled for five minutes. The suspect was able to reach his revolver and fired one shot, missing Captain Hassett. Captain Hassett drew his revolver and fired rapidly. The shots hit the suspect, who was able to fire again. This time his shots hit Captain Hassett in the head, killing him. Although wounded, the suspect managed to flee out of the building, where he was met by two Patrolman. One of the Patrolmen fired his revolver, striking the suspect in the leg. The suspect was then able to knock down both Patrolmen using the butt end of his revolver. The suspect was apprehended a short time later in a hotel room. He later died from his gunshot wounds.
Survivors
Captain Hassett was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Hassett served with the Olean Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Olean community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Hassett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Timothy is the only officer of Olean Police Department remembered here.
Timothy is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Timothy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Timothy 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 1909, 4 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 64th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Timothy was 46. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Timothy was 46. 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.
Timothy was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Olean Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% 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, in 21.5% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-E
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