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New Hero Search S. C. McKenzie ("Preacher")
- Aug. 13, 1941 -
(15802)

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Gastonia Police Department Patch / 15802-Gastonia_Police_Department-patch.jpg
Resided: NC, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 13, 1941
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 31 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Gastonia Police Dept.
NC   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Patrolman
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
On The Job: 3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NC   USA   Wed. Aug. 13, 1941
Summary: Patrolman Preacher McKenzie was killed in a vehicle accident while responding to a fire call. He was en route to work when the call came over the radio. His vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Patrolman Bryant Birt.

As a result of the accident, Patrolman Birt became paralyzed. He died of his injuries on July 29, 1944.

Patrolman McKenzie was single and had served with the agency for three years. He is buried Oakwood Cemetery, Gastonia, North Carolina.

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