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Merchant Policeman George Lee was shot and killed as he interrupted a thief at the Alexandria Post Office. The suspect was apprehended two days later in Swayze. The suspect was released several days later when it was determined he was somewhere else at the time of the incident. Policeman Lee had served with the Alexandria Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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127 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Merchant Policeman Lee gave the Alexandria Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alexandria Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1899, 1 officer in IN was killed feloniously, the 77th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1899, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1899, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 36. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5 years.
George was 36. 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. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Alexandria Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Alexandria Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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