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Patrolman Massengale was shot and killed while searching a restaurant for illegal whiskey. One of the suspects inside the restaurant opened fire through a window, killing him. Two suspects were taken into custody following the shooting. Patrolman Massengale had served with the agency for 4 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Massengale gave the Somerset Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Somerset community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Massengale.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Somerset Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
McKinley is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
McKinley is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
McKinley 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 1929, 18 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1929, 205 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1929, 206 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
McKinley was 33. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. McKinley had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
McKinley was 33. 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. McKinley had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
McKinley was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. McKinley had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 10.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Fridays: 12.4%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Somerset Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.4% 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
Somerset Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, McKinley among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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