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County Policeman Richard Morgan was shot and killed as he and another county policeman raided a whiskey still.
Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Morgan returned fire and killed the subject. The other officer was wounded but survived.
Policeman Morgan had served with the Richmond County Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and one child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
County Policeman Morgan gave the Richmond County Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Augusta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, County Policeman Morgan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Richard is the only officer of Richmond County Police Department remembered here.
Richard is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Richard is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard 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 1919, 10 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Richard was 45. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 45. 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. Richard had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 45. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Richard had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 7.8% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Mondays: 12.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Richmond County Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 15.3% 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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