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George Wayne Starr
Incident
Auxiliary Officer George Starr was struck by a car and killed while he tried to help people out of cars following a traffic crash on Route 44 (modern-day I-264), one-half mile east of South Independence Boulevard. He was on his way home when he stopped to help at the scene of a crash caused by a drunk driver. He was in uniform but was in his personal vehicle and was the only officer on the scene at the time. Shortly after he arrived, another drunk driver going above the speed limit crashed into the original vehicles, killing both Officer Starr and a civilian woman who had also stopped to help. The 19-year-old driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. Officer Starr was also a U.S. Navy Petty Officer and had served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for only three months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and three siblings.
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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.
Auxiliary Officer Starr served with the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Virginia Beach 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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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
George Wayne Starr served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Virginia Beach Police Department has lost 12 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George 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 1991, 1 officer at Virginia Beach Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 2025, with 2.
In 1991, 1 officer in VA was killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1991, 85 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1991, 98 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 65th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 24. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Virginia Beach Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 32.3; the middle age was 27.5. George had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
George was 24. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. George had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 24. 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. George had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 24. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 33.3% of these deaths at Virginia Beach Police Department; February holds the most, 33.3%. Saturdays: 50%.
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 12 deaths at Virginia Beach Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.6% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Virginia Beach Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, George among them.
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Roger L. McClung
Dec 19, 1968
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Robert R. Monette
Dec 19, 1968
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William Douglas Black
Jul 11, 1979
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Jimmy Wayne Mobley
Jul 11, 1979
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Daniel T. Maloney
Dec 27, 1981
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George Wayne Starr
Aug 31, 1991
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Rodney Fredderick Pocceschi
Jun 23, 2003
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Michael Smith Phillips
Aug 7, 2008
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Enrique L Taitt Oct 18, 2010
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David J. Nieves
Feb 1, 2022
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Cameron Robert Girvin
Feb 22, 2025
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Christopher M. L. Reese
Feb 22, 2025
Where
Military Service
George Wayne Starr served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-E
What is kept
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