U.S. Army · United States

Patrick Boden McCready

1991

Life Service Also Served In Our Keeping

Patrick Boden McCready served the U.S. Army for 4 years. Patrick served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Chief of Police McCready was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance call. Chief McCready did not expect any problems because the suspect was well known to him. As he entered a darkened hallway the man opened fire with a 30-06 rifle from a prone position, striking Chief McCready in the chest. The round penetrated the front panel of Chief McCready's vest. He was able to exit the apartment, but collapsed at the bottom of the stairs. The suspect committed suicide after a lengthy standoff.

Survivors

Chief McCready had been Chief of the agency for four years and was survived by his wife, son and daughter.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1967 – 1971

1975 – 1985

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Fairchild Police Department

Chief of Police

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