Lynn Reed McClintock
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Patrolman

Lynn Reed McClintock

El Paso Police Department — El Paso, TX
Accident
End of Watch October 3, 1926
Age 47
Tour of Duty 18 yrs
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Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman Lynn McClintock was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a liquor smuggler. During the pursuit Patrolman McClintock attempted to move from the motorcycle to the running board of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle intentionally swerved into the motorcycle and caused the accident. The suspect was later arrested. On January 7, 1927, the suspect, 19, was sentenced to four years in prison. He was released on January 24, 1930. Patrolman McClintock had served with the El Paso Police Department for 18 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and three daughters.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman McClintock gave the El Paso Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the El Paso community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McClintock.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Other
Location El Paso, El Paso County, TX
Platform Identity eppd.elpaso.tx.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch October 3, 1926
Tour of Duty 18 yrs
Age 47
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Accident
Weapon Automobile

The Sacrifice · Accident

Lynn is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.

34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1926, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

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Who

Lynn was 47. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Lynn had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

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When

October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

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How

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.

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His people

El Paso Police Department has 34 officers remembered here, Lynn among them.

Patrolman Lynn Reed McClintock

El Paso Police Department · End of Watch October 3, 1926

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W

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