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Assistant Chief Jack Wynn was killed in an automobile accident as he and the chief chased a suspected rum runner through Hapeville. As the officers overtook the vehicle the suspect rammed the rear portion of the patrol car, causing it to leave the roadway and overturn.
Both officers were thrown from the vehicle, which then landed on top of them. Assistant Chief Wynn was killed instantly and the chief was seriously injured. The suspect's vehicle fled the area and it is unknown if the suspects were ever captured.
The car that the officers were riding in had been purchased by the police chief only hours earlier because of the reports that the rum runners would be driving through the city that night.
Assistant Chief Wynn had served with the agency for a total of 5 years, three of which he served as chief.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and four sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Assistant Chief Wynn gave the Hapeville Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hapeville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant Chief Wynn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
E. is the only officer of Hapeville Police Department remembered here.
E. is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
E. is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
E. is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1926, 1 officer in GA was lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 1926, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1926, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
E. was 49. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. E. had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
E. was 49. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. E. had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
E. was 49. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. E. had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Fridays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hapeville Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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