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Constable Gideon Manchester was shot and killed as he attempted to confront a suspect who was burglarizing Fall River stores.
The burglar was seen breaking into numerous businesses and stealing approximately $500 in cash in the early morning hours. Constable Manchester confronted him and attempted to place him under arrest, but the suspect drew a pistol and fired striking Constable Manchester and mortally wounding him.
The suspect was later arrested and convicted of murdering Constable Manchester. He was executed on April 28, 1854.
Constable Manchester was survived by his wife, mother, and three young children.
Survivors
Constable Manchester was survived by his wife, mother, and three young children.
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Constable Manchester served with the Fall River Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Fall River community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fall River Police Department has lost 9 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Gideon is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
Gideon is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Gideon 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 1852, 1 officer in MA was killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1852, 10 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 171st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1852, 10 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 179th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gideon was 35. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42.
Gideon was 35. 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.
Gideon was 35. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 8% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Fridays: 12.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 9 deaths at Fall River Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 1% 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; pistol, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.5% of these deaths.
His people
Fall River Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Gideon among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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