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Lieutenant Gillikin spotted a vehicle that was possibly used in a robbery of a local convenience store. She and Officer Robinson pulled over the vehicle which had two occupants. Officer Gillikin ordered the driver to exit the vehicle. While Officer Robinson patted down the first suspect, the second suspect exited the vehicle and shot Lieutenant Gillikin in the head, killing her instantly. Officer Robinson returned fire but the suspects were able to flee the scene. They were later re-captured and face several charges, including murder.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Gillikin gave the Enfield Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Enfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Gillikin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tonya is the only officer of Enfield Police Department remembered here.
Tonya is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Tonya is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Tonya is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1999, 3 officers in NC were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 1999, 58 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 133rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1999, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Tonya was 30. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Tonya had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Tonya was 30. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Tonya had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Tonya was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Tonya had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 6.2% of these deaths in NC; May holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 12.7%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Enfield Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-E
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