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Patrolman Weslar was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance. Although off duty at the time, Patrolman Weslar still responded to the call. The suspect committed suicide after the shooting.
Survivors
Patrolman Weslar was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Weslar served with the Binghamton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Binghamton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Weslar.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Binghamton Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1939, 1 officer at Binghamton Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1939, 4 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 64th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1939, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1939, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 85th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 48. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Binghamton Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 35; the middle age was 29.
George was 48. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35.
George was 48. 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.
George was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at Binghamton Police Department; November holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 20%.
February holds 8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Saturdays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Binghamton Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 80% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.9% 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Binghamton Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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