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Hamilton Police
Sergeant
John C. McMurrich
Hamilton Police
December 22nd, 1968
Age: 33
Years of Service: 4
John C. McMurrich was married with 4 Children.
Sergeant John C. McMurrich
Circumstances
A house occupied by known, active criminals was under observation by Acting Sergeant McMurrich and other officers. During the early hours of December 22, 1968, 15 to 20 persons left the residence and approached the officer in a threatening manner. The officer fired several warning shots but was overpowered, beaten and shot to death with his own gun.
Postscript
Five (5) persons were charged with murder; 4 were convicted of manslaughter: James Major - 14 years; Jon McClure - 14 years; Murray Feist - 8 years; Douglas Maracle - 7 years. One (1) convicted of assaulting a peace officer: John McEwan was sentenced to 6 months.
Hamilton Police
Honour Roll
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John C. McMurrich
1968
David R. Gregory
1962
William Clark
1929
Fredrick Raynes
1925
Reginald Pryer
1921
James Barron
1903
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