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Chief of Police Gregory Lange was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at 2:00 am. Chief Lange was at home when a neighbor came to his house to notify him of the incident at the neighbor's home. When Chief Lange arrived and began assisting the female victim, two brothers turned on him, and one suspect was able to gain control of Chief Lange's service weapon. The men beat him with a shovel and then fatally shot him before both fled to Missouri, where they were later apprehended. The shooter was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was denied parole in 2002, 2012, 2020, and 2023. He will be eligible for parole again in 2023. His brother was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 18.5 years. He was paroled on October 5th, 2000. He was returned to prison in 2002 for violating his parole. Paroled again in 2003, he and two other parolees were soon caught trying to enter Mexico with a stolen car. He was returned to prison and paroled again in 2007. Chief Lange had served in law enforcement for 16 years, serving as the Chief of Police with the Claremont Police Department for over two years.
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He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Lange gave the Claremont Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Claremont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Lange.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Gregory is the only officer of Claremont Police Department remembered here.
Gregory is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Gregory is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gregory is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1988, 1 officer in MN was killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1988, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1988, 105 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 58th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gregory was 39. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Gregory had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Gregory was 39. 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. Gregory had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gregory was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gregory had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 13.9% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Claremont Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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