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Patrolman Reddy was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest a man wanted for beating a woman. When the officers arrived at the man's home, they located him in the garage. They informed the man he was under arrest, but instead of surrendering, the man opened fire, mortally wounding Patrolman Reddy. Both officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Patrolman Reddy had served with the Martins Ferry Police Department for 22 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Reddy served with the Martins Ferry Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Martins Ferry community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Reddy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Martins Ferry Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Peter is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Peter is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter 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 1928, 15 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Peter was 56. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38.
Peter was 56. 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.
Peter was 56. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 9.6% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Thursdays: 15.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Martins Ferry Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% 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 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.
His people
Martins Ferry Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-E
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