Incident
Marshal McGee was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle wanted for a robbery and assault. Marshal McGee stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Unknown to him, the occupants had just beaten and robbed a local doctor. As Marshall McGee spoke with the driver, he was shot and killed. Two men were taken into custody by Missouri State Troopers a few hours later about 20 miles from where Marshal McGee was killed.
Survivors
Marshal McGee had served with the Lutesville Police Department for 6 months and was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Warden McGee served with the Lutesville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lutesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Warden McGee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clyde is the only officer of Lutesville Police Department remembered here.
Clyde is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Clyde is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clyde is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1971, 7 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1971, 168 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1971, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Clyde was 54. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Clyde had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clyde was 54. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Clyde had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clyde was 54. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Clyde had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lutesville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 38% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
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