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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Joshua Moyers succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of US-301 and Sandy Ford Road.
During the traffic stop, Deputy Moyers was given a false name by the driver and learned the tags belonged to a different vehicle. As he opened the driver's door to place the man in custody, the subject shot Deputy Moyers in the face and back. The man fled the scene over a railroad crossing just as the arms were coming down, and a train passed, blocking other deputies from immediately pursuing him.
The subject was apprehended five days later. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. In 2024, after the jury recommended a death sentence, a judge sentenced him to death.
Deputy Sheriff Moyers was transported to UF Health Jacksonville, where he remained on life support until September 26th, 2021, so that his organs could be donated.
Deputy Sheriff Moyers had served with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office for over six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Moyers gave the Nassau County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Yulee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Moyers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nassau County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Joshua is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Joshua is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Joshua is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2021, 1 officer at Nassau County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2021, 7 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2021, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2021, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joshua was 29. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Nassau County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 35; the middle age was 34. Joshua had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joshua was 29. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Joshua had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Joshua was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Joshua had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joshua was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joshua had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 20% of these deaths at Nassau County Sheriff's Office; December holds the most, 20%. Sundays: 40%.
September holds 9% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Sundays: 15.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Nassau County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Nassau County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, Joshua among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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