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Patrolman Skidmore was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a juvenile boy suspected of stealing chickens. Patrolman Skidmore had followed the boy to his home. When he entered the home the boy's mother confronted him and told him the boy wasn't home. When Patrolman Skidmore turned to leave the boy appeared and shot him in the back, killing him. The boy was convicted of Patrolman Skidmore's murder. He was sent to prison, served his time, and was released. Patrolman Skidmore had served with the agency for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Skidmore gave the Pottsville Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pottsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Skidmore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Morgan is the only officer of Pottsville 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 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Morgan 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, 7 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
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
Morgan was 50. 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 14 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Morgan was 50. 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. Morgan had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Morgan was 50. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Morgan had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 14.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pottsville 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 12-E
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