New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, December 11, 1929
George A. Durnford
Principal Keeper George Durnford was shot and killed by rioting inmates who had taken the prison's warden hostage during an escape plot at the Auburn State Prison.
Eight inmates were killed by New York State Police later in the day during an attempt quell the disturbance and escape attempt. Several inmates were charged in connection with the riot. Principle Keeper Durnford's killer was identified and charged with his murder.
The suspect was acquitted after his attorney convinced the jury that one of the inmates who was killed shot Principle Keeper Durnford.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsI said a little prayer today for Keeper Durnford and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.
Robyn Wilkes
December 10, 2015
Recent LODD Deaths
Trooper Kevin K. Conner
North Carolina Highway Patrol, NC
EOW: October 17, 2018
Sergeant Dennis W. Reichardt
Suffolk County Police Department, NY
EOW: October 4, 2018
Corrections Officer Mark Anthony Gaspich
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, PA
EOW: October 10, 2018
Federal Agent Kristopher David Youngberg
United States Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration - Office of Secure Transportation, US
EOW: October 5, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Raymond Bradley Jimmerson
Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: October 5, 2018
Sergeant Terrence Felipe Carraway
Florence Police Department, SC
EOW: October 3, 2018
Chief of Police Lonnie Verdell Burton
Wayland Baptist University Police Department, TX
EOW: June 25, 2018
Patrolman James Kevin White
Brookhaven Police Department, MS
EOW: September 29, 2018
Corporal Walter Zachery Moak
Brookhaven Police Department, MS
EOW: September 29, 2018