Custody Officer George Chamberlain, Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana

Custody Officer George Chamberlain

Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana

End of Watch Monday, May 11, 1874

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George Chamberlain

Custody Officer George Chamberlain was shot and killed by inmates during an escape from the Indiana Prison South in Clarksville.

At about 4:00 pm, four inmates using knives and revolvers made their way to the gate at the main entrance saying they had been sent for to see the clerk. When Custody Officer Chamberlain opened the gate, the inmates pushed him down and rushed out. After Custody Officer Chamberlain recovered and gave chase, one of the inmates turned and shot him through the head. He succumbed to his wound about 20 minutes later.

During their escape, two of the inmates were wounded, one mortally.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Two escaped

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Officer Chamberlain,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Indiana. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 11, 2024