Reserve Deputy Virgil H. McGee

Photo of Reserve Deputy Virgil H. McGee
End of Watch: Mon, Sep 24th, 1973
Date of Incident: Mon, Sep 24th, 1973
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 51

Survivors

His wife Elouise, sons Irvin and James, and daughters Debbie, Sharon, and Karen

Incident

Reserve Deputy McGee was shot and killed while working security for a Kansas City grocery store while off-duty. Deputy McGee was shot and killed while struggling with a armed suspect who was attempting to hold up the store.

The 17 year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life February 13, 1974.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Jackson County Sheriff's Office Patch
4001 NE Lakewood Court
Lee's Summit, Missouri 64064
(816) 541-8017

Tributes

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