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Officer McGee was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant on a man. He approached the man as the man worked in his field. The suspect suddenly attacked Officer McGee and struck him with a hoe, knocking him to the ground. The man then took Officer McGee's service weapon and shot him to death. The suspect fled but his body was found in the Pacolet River three days later.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer McGee served with the Pacolet Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pacolet community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer McGee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clarence is the only officer of Pacolet Police Department remembered here.
Clarence is one of 272 officers killed feloniously in SC, 61.5% of the 442 remembered there.
Clarence is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clarence 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 1963, 1 officer in SC was killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.
In 1963, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1963, 71 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 10.7% of these deaths in SC, more than any other month. Thursdays: 12.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pacolet Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.7% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-E
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