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Incident
Deputy Jon Willis was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 7:30 pm.
As Deputy Willis, who was not wearing a vest, entered the home, a male subject came out of a bedroom and opened fire, striking him twice. The man then committed suicide.
Deputy Willis had served with the Greene County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Willis gave the Greene County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Snow Hill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Willis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Greene County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Jon-Michael is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Jon-Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jon-Michael 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 2010, 2 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 64th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 2010, 80 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 84th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2010, 85 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 80th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jon-Michael was 31. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Jon-Michael had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jon-Michael was 31. 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. Jon-Michael had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jon-Michael was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jon-Michael had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.3% of these deaths in NC; May holds the most, 11.4%. Wednesdays: 9.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Greene County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.2% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Greene County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Jon-Michael among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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