Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Rhode Island
End of Watch Friday, April 25, 1930
Add to My HeroesJames Harry McVay
Guard Harry McVay succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained one week earlier during an escape attempt at the Rhode Island Penitentiary.
The weapons had been smuggled into the prison's visitor area by accomplices of the inmates. One of the attempted escapees committed suicide with the same gun used to shoot Guard McVay.
Guard McVay was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 58
- 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 9 ReflectionsOfficer James Harry McVay
Born 23 June 1871 Taunton Massachusetts
Shot in the line of duty 20 April 1930
succumbed 25 April 1930 (59 years old at the time of his murder)
Husband of Emma Peck McVay
Rest in Peace big brother. You are not forgotten.
CO Amie Marx
Rhode Island Department of corrections
November 19, 2024
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