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Principal Keeper George McKelvey | New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

Principal Keeper

George McKelvey

New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

End of Watch: Thursday, May 6, 1880

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 5/6/1880

Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife

Suspect: Not available

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Keeper McKelvey was stabbed and killed by an inmate at the Elmira Reformatory.

Keeper McKelvey entered the cell of an inmate to remove for disciplinary action. As he handcuffed the suspect, the suspect stabbed Keeper McKelvey in the heart with a knife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 129th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 6, 2009

 

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