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Sheriff McKee was shot and killed after responding to a suspect's house late on a Saturday night. The suspect had previously shot and killed his father. A Dekalb police officer who went to check on Sheriff McKee was shot in the thigh and wounded but was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff McKee gave the Kemper County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the DeKalb community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff McKee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Kemper County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Michael is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 1997, 5 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1997, 88 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 71st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1997, 93 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 42. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Michael had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Michael was 42. 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. Michael had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 6.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Saturdays: 18.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Kemper County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 16% 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Kemper County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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