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Deputy Sheriff José DeLeon was killed in a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 401, approximately one mile south of Warrenton, while responding to a domestic violence call involving a firearm at about 6:00 pm.
His patrol car left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught fire. Other deputies responding to the same call came across the crash and attempted to pull him from the wreckage. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Deputy DeLeon had served with the Warren County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, parents, sister, two brothers, niece, grandmother, and girlfriend.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff DeLeon gave the Warren County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Warrenton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff DeLeon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Warren County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
José is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
José is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
José is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2022, 2 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 2022, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2022, 61 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 89th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
José had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
José had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
José had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 11.2%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Warren County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Warren County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, José among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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