Roll of Honor
Incident
County Policeman Joe Grubbs was shot and killed while participating in a raid on a liquor still near Gladesville around noon near the Jasper/Jones County Line. The owner of the still was also shot and killed during the gun battle in which another officer was wounded.
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- September 9, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
County Policeman Grubbs served with the Jasper County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Monticello community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, County Policeman Grubbs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
County Policeman Joe S. Grubbs is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,787 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joe S. Grubbs's cause is highlighted.
How Joe S. Grubbs Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joe S. Grubbs is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joe S. Grubbs was killed by gun; unknown type.
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