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Patrolman Hugh Shannon was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver as he directed traffic in front of a church. The impact threw him 125-feet, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Patrolman Shannon had served with the Lindenwold Police Department for 22 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 11 children.
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22 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Shannon gave the Lindenwold Police Department 22 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Lindenwold community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Shannon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hugh is the only officer of Lindenwold Police Department remembered here.
Hugh is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Hugh is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hugh 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 1946, 3 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 20th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1946, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1946, 93 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Hugh was 72. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Hugh had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Hugh was 72. 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. Hugh had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hugh was 72. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Hugh had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.7% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Tuesdays: 22.7%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lindenwold Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.1% 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 not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W
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