U.S. Army · United States 
Alcee Samuel McCray
1989
Alcee Samuel McCray served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Alcee served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
Gunfire
What Happened
Police Officer Alcee McCray was shot and killed after being confronted by an armed man in the Riverview Towers housing complex.
The man had just disarmed Officer McCray after pointing a starter pistol at him. He was walking him out of the office when another officer entered it. The man shot and killed Officer McCray and then fired at the other officer, wounding him in the face. Despite his wounds, the officer returned fire and shot the subject four times. The man fled on foot but was apprehended moments later by a canine officer.
The 30-year-old man was sentenced to 38 years to life for aggravated murder. His first parole hearing is in July 2027.
Officer McCray had served with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department for four years.
The man had just disarmed Officer McCray after pointing a starter pistol at him. He was walking him out of the office when another officer entered it. The man shot and killed Officer McCray and then fired at the other officer, wounding him in the face. Despite his wounds, the officer returned fire and shot the subject four times. The man fled on foot but was apprehended moments later by a canine officer.
The 30-year-old man was sentenced to 38 years to life for aggravated murder. His first parole hearing is in July 2027.
Officer McCray had served with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1952 – 1955
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Police Department
Police Officer
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