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Chief Shires was shot and killed after arresting a bootlegger. The suspect had given up without resistance but suddenly produced a revolver from his overalls and shot Chief Shires. He then shot the chief two more times in the back after he had fallen to the ground. The suspect was arrested, convicted of Chief Shires' murder, and executed on July 2, 1915. Chief Shires had served with the agency for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Shires gave the Ronceverte Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ronceverte community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Shires.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ronceverte Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 remembered there.
George is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1915, 4 officers in WV were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1915, 152 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1915, 157 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
George had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 10.7% of these deaths in WV; August holds the most, 14.2%. Saturdays: 13%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Ronceverte Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.4% 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 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
Ronceverte Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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