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Police Officer Jack Sargent succumbed to stab wounds sustained two months earlier when he interrupted two burglars breaking into a local restaurant. He had taken one of the suspects into custody and then pursued the second suspect, who had fled. When he caught the second suspect, the man pulled out a hunting knife and stabbed Officer Sargent in the stomach. The second suspect was apprehended two weeks later in Findlay, Ohio.
Officer Sargent was taken to a local hospital where he underwent two surgeries and remained until his death.
The knife wielding suspect, 19, was returned to Tazewell and charged with murder.
Officer Sargent was a US Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Tazewell Police Department for 7 years.
On October 5th, 2012, Officer Sargent's great-nephew, Trooper Andrew Fox, was struck and killed by a vehicle in the line of duty while serving with the Virginia State Police.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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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.
Police Officer Sargent gave the Tazewell Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tazewell community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Jack Sargent served in the U.S. Navy (1944â1948) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jack is the only officer of Tazewell Police Department remembered here.
Jack is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Jack is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Jack 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 1967, 4 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1967, 105 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1967, 107 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 56th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jack was 39. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Jack had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jack was 39. 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. Jack had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jack was 39. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jack had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Tazewell Police Department. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.5% 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 edged weapon; knife, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.7% of these deaths.
Military Service
Jack Sargent served in the U.S. Navy (1944–1948) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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