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Incident
Officer McLain was shot and killed while questioning a man about a robbery. He was approached by a citizen who spotted the man who had robbed him the previous day. Officer McLain jumped on the running board of a vehicle that was driving in the direction where the man was. When he got to the man he hopped off the running board and began to question him. The suspect suddenly pulled a handgun and shot Officer McLain in the face. The suspect fled the scene but was arrested by members of the Metropolitan Police Department. He was found guilty of Officer McLain's murder and executed.
Survivors
Officer McLain had been with the agency for over 30 years and was survived by his wife.
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30 years. You could have gone home.
Officer McLain gave the Malden Police Department 30 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Malden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer McLain.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Malden Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Isaiah is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
Isaiah is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Isaiah 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 1934, 4 officers in MA were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Isaiah was 65. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. Isaiah had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Isaiah was 65. 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. Isaiah had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Isaiah was 65. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Isaiah had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Mondays: 19.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Malden Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.1% 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
Malden Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Isaiah among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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