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Policeman Morgans was in the back of the Phillip-Thomas Motel guarding it against burglars when a 17-year-old girl mistook him for a burglar and shot him.
Survivors
He had served with the agency for 4 years and was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Morgans gave the Lansford Borough Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lansford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Morgans.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Morgan is the only officer of Lansford Borough Police Department remembered here.
Morgan is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Morgan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Morgan 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 1912, 6 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Morgan was 33. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Morgan had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Morgan was 33. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Morgan had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Morgan was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Morgan had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
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 Lansford Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.4% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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