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Policeman Jewell was shot and killed while investigating a group of drunk and disorderly men.
Policeman Jewell and four officers responded to the Pennsylvania Railroad Station to investigate a report of a disorderly group causing problems. One of the officers was armed with a firearm. As the officers approached the group, the men fled on foot. One of the men opened fire, striking Policeman Jewell in the abdomen, killing him.
The other officers quickly arrested the suspect, who was found in possession of a stick of dynamite and burglar's tools. The suspect was charged with murder. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. He escaped from prison on April 10, 1896. He was captured in New York on March 27, 1901, and returned to prison.
Policeman Jewell was survived by his wife and four children.
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Policeman Jewell was survived by his wife and four children.
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Special Policeman Jewell served with the Rahway Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rahway community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rahway Police Department has lost 9 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Alfred is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alfred is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1895, 2 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1895, 74 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 95th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1895, 77 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alfred was 58. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Alfred was 58. 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.
Alfred was 58. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 6.8% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Sundays: 13.3%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 44.4% of all 9 deaths at Rahway Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 2.7% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Rahway Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Alfred among them.
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