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Constable Henry Unger was shot and killed while attempting to breakup a large, disorderly crowed on election night.
The crowd had gathered at the polling site a the Western Schoolhouse at 144 West Main Street following the closing of the polls. Constable Unger tried to disperse the crowd from the schoolyard when one of the participants shot him in the chest, killing him.
The man who shot him was arrested at the scene but escaped custody a short time later. He was re-arrested and ultimately acquitted of Constable Unger's murder.
Constable Unger was survived by his wife and four children.
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Constable Unger was survived by his wife and four children.
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Constable Unger served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Waynesboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Henry is the only officer of Pennsylvania State Constable - Franklin County remembered here.
Henry is one of 598 officers killed feloniously in PA, 47.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Henry is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henry is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1863, 1 officer in PA was killed feloniously, the 120th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.
In 1863, 10 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 171st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1863, 14 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 172nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Henry was 33. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Henry was 33. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Henry was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pennsylvania State Constable - Franklin County. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.8% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; pistol, in 0.5% of these deaths.
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