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Chief Jailer David Gwin died as the result of a heart attack he suffered following a struggle with a prisoner.
The inmate had been arrested for drunk driving by members of the Macon Police Department and became extremely combative and belligerent with the Macon officers. He was transported to the Macon County Jail for processing and continued refusing the officers' orders. Chief Jailer Gwin instructed the inmate to remove his necklace, but the man refused. As Chief Jailer Gwin attempted to remove the necklace, the prisoner struggled with him. The prisoner was subdued with the assistance of the Macon officers.
After the prisoner was moved to a holding cell, Chief Jailer Gwin returned downstairs and began having trouble breathing while talking with the other officers. When the chief was transported to a hospital he stopped breathing. Officers and ER staff performed CPR and were able to stabilize his condition. He was flown to another hospital where he remained until passing away two weeks later.
Chief Jailer Gwin had served with the Macon County Sheriff's Department for 24 years.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Chief Jailer Gwin gave the Macon County Sheriff's Office 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Macon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Jailer Gwin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Cardiac
David is the only officer of Macon County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
David is one of 32 officers lost to cardiac events in MO, 3.9% of the 829 remembered there.
David is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 3 officers in MO were lost to cardiac events, more than in any other year.
In 2007, 13 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2007, 13 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 43rd heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
David was 67. Of the 30 lost to cardiac events in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 48.5 and 65; the middle age was 56. David had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 18 years.
David was 67. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. David had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
David was 67. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. David had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
June holds 12.5% of these deaths in MO; February holds the most, 18.8%. Sundays: 9.4%.
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
June holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Macon County Sheriff's Office.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.9% of all 829 deaths in MO, the 3rd most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause.
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