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Incident
Deputy Samuel Brown was shot and killed as he and the sheriff attempted to arrest a suspected thief.
The sheriff was handcuffing the suspect when the suspect grabbed a gun from the sheriff and fired it. The shot missed the sheriff but hit Deputy Brown, killing him instantly.
The suspect initially escaped but was captured later that same day. He was convicted and sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Deputy Brown had served as a deputy for several years, however his exact length of service is unknown.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and several children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Brown served with the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Covington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Brown.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alleghany County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Samuel is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Samuel is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Samuel 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 1927, 9 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1927, 220 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1927, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Samuel was 60. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Samuel was 60. 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.
Samuel was 60. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 9.2% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 12.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Alleghany County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, 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 gun; unknown type, in 10.9% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Alleghany County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Samuel among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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