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Mark Aaron Mayo
Incident
Location: Virginia Weapon: Handgun Offender: Shot and killed
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark Mayo was shot and killed aboard the USS Mahan by a civilian who had boarded the ship while it was docked at Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 1.
The subject was confronted by the Petty Officer of the Watch on the ship's quarterdeck. During the ensuing struggle the subject was able to disarm the officer and then fatally shot MA2 Mayo, who had responded to assist the officer in subduing the subject. The man was then shot and killed by other responding Navy Security Forces personnel.
The man had used credentials to improperly enter the base while driving a tractor trailer, and then breached security at the pier in order to board the destroyer.
MA2 Mayo had served as a member of the U.S. Navy Security Forces for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother.
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Master-at-Arms Mayo gave the United States Navy Security Forces 6 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Mark Aaron Mayo served in the U.S. Navy (2007â2014) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
United States Navy Security Forces has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Mark is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Mark is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Mark is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2014, 4 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 2014, 63 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 119th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2014, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Mark was 24. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Mark had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Mark was 24. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Mark had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mark was 24. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Mark had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 12.6%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at United States Navy Security Forces, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
United States Navy Security Forces has 3 officers remembered here, Mark among them.
Where
Military Service
Mark Aaron Mayo served in the U.S. Navy (2007–2014) before joining law enforcement.
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Laid to Rest
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
What is kept
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