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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Harry Buck was shot and mortally wounded while chasing a motorcyclist through Jefferson at 8 pm. Two men on stolen motorcycles ran a stop sign near the Ashtabula Courthouse, and Deputy Buck and another officer gave pursuit. Six miles during the chase, the men opened fire, striking Deputy Buck. The other officer drove his vehicle into the motorcyclists causing them to crash. The subjects fled into the woods and escaped. Deputy Buck died from his wounds five months later. Two suspects were eventually arrested. One subject was immediately apprehended, convicted, and served jail time. Another subject, who was on parole, was apprehended after a gunfight with police in Pennsylvania, where the Police Chief was wounded. Deputy Sheriff Buck had served in law enforcement for about ten years having served with the Ashtabula County Sheriff's Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, and the Conneaut Police Force.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, three brothers, sister, and fiancee.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Buck gave the Ashtabula County Sheriff's Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jefferson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Buck.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ashtabula County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Harry is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Harry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry 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 1933, 7 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1933, 184 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1933, 186 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harry was 33. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Harry was 33. 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. Harry had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.4% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 12.4%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Ashtabula County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% 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, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Ashtabula County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W
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