Principal Keeper George McKelvey, New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

Principal Keeper George McKelvey

New York State Department of Correctional Services, New York

End of Watch Thursday, May 6, 1880

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George McKelvey

Principal Keeper George McKelvey was stabbed and killed by an inmate at the Elmira Reformatory.

Keeper McKelvey entered the cell of an inmate to remove for disciplinary action. As he handcuffed the suspect, the suspect stabbed Keeper McKelvey in the heart with a knife.

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Incident Details

Cause Stabbed
Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
Offender Not available

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Principal Keeper McKelvey,
On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 6, 2025