Ira Russell “Mack” McCurry, a 36-year-old Salem City Policeman, tragically lost his life on February 29, 1976, in Salem, Virginia. McCurry, a Vietnam War veteran who had served in the U.S. Navy, was highly regarded by his peers and community. On the night of his death, McCurry was involved in a stakeout operation at a local motel that had been plagued by numerous car thefts. During the operation, McCurry and his fellow officers observed suspicious activity and attempted to apprehend three su
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