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Patrol Officer George Crowell died from injuries sustained on February 25th, 1872, when he was severely beaten by six men while attempting to quell a disturbance.
The men attacked him and beat him with bricks, stones, and his own billy club, until the local fire brigade arrived and stopped the assault.
He never fully recovered but was able to return to duty periodically. He died from the injuries on December 22nd, 1875.
Patrol Officer Crowell had served with the Lynn Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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151 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Patrol Officer Crowell gave the Lynn Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lynn community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lynn Police Department has lost 11 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
George is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1875, 2 officers in MA were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1875, 28 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 157th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1875, 32 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 156th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 45. Of the 195 killed feloniously in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 52.5; the middle age was 42. George had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
George 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. George had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 45. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 36.4% of all 11 deaths at Lynn Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 2% 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 blunt object, in 1.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was blunt object, in 1.1% of these deaths.
His people
Lynn Police Department has 11 officers remembered here, George among them.
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George M. Crowell Dec 22, 1875
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Ebenezer Neagles, Jr. Aug 20, 1894
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Nelson Harris Doe
Feb 16, 1896
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James H. Carroll
Jun 25, 1910
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James Daniel McAuliffe
Oct 1, 1918
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Abraham Lincoln Grover
Oct 11, 1918
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Francis V. Quinn
Feb 16, 1933
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John Francis Smith
Aug 19, 1934
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Albert Jerry Picone
Aug 1, 1955
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Andrew J. Tufts Mar 9, 1958
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Gary Lewis Twyman
Oct 9, 1995
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