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Incident
Officer McGee was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for burglary of cash, a pellet gun, and a .22 caliber handgun. The officers had discovered what hotel the suspect was staying in and instructed the maid to call them when he returned. When the suspect returned the police were called and responded to the scene. The suspect initially cooperated and surrendered the pellet gun. As Officer McGee handcuffed him the suspect suddenly pulled a handgun from his waistband and shot him several times. He then stole Officer McGee's service weapon and fled, only to be apprehended later. The suspect was convicted of Officer McGee's murder and sentenced to prison. He was paroled May 8, 1975.
Survivors
Officer McGee had been with the agency for 17 months and was survived by his wife.
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You barely got started.
Officer McGee gave the Las Vegas Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Las Vegas 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
Las Vegas Police Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Wilbur is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
Wilbur is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Wilbur 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 1955, 1 officer at Las Vegas Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1955, 1 officer in NV was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 1955, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1955, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Wilbur was 33. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Las Vegas Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 43.5; the middle age was 35.5. Wilbur had served 1.4 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Wilbur was 33. Of the 70 killed feloniously in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 37. Wilbur had served 1.4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Wilbur was 33. 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. Wilbur had served 1.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Wilbur was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Wilbur had served 1.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Las Vegas Police Department; October holds the most, 60%. Fridays: 40%.
November holds 11% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Fridays: 9.8%.
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 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Las Vegas Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.2% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Las Vegas Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Wilbur among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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