New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Thursday, July 11, 1861
Add to My HeroesAugustus T. Wright
Keeper Augustus Wright was struck and killed with an iron bar during an escape attempt at the iron ore processing plant at Clinton State Prison.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Blunt object; Iron pipe
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsKeeper Wright,
On today, the 160th anniversary of the your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 11, 2021
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