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Officer Mullis was shot and killed while chasing a suspect. He and several officers were raiding an illegal whiskey operation when one of the suspects fled on foot. Officer Mullis gave chase and as he jumped over a fence the suspect shot him. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the next day.
The suspect, 35, was apprehended by a posse early the next morning. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He escaped from prison on July 24, 1927, and captured on February 17, 1928. He escaped from prison again March 21, 1932. No record of a recapture.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Mullis served with the Valdosta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Valdosta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Mullis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Valdosta Police Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Asa is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Asa is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Asa 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 1924, 12 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Asa was 48. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Asa was 48. 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.
Asa was 48. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Valdosta Police Department, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Valdosta Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Asa among them.
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