Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Rhode Island
End of Watch Friday, April 25, 1930
Add to My HeroesHarry McVay
Guard Harry McVay succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier during an escape attempt at the Rhode Island Penitentiary.
One of the prisoners who attempted to escape committed suicide with the same gun used to shoot Guard McVay.
The weapons had been smuggled into the prison's visitor area by accomplices of the inmates.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, April 19, 1930
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
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View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer McVay, it has been 93 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.
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