Roll of Honor
Incident
Lieutenant Aaron Tise was intentionally struck and killed by a suspect driving stolen construction equipment on East Street and U.S. 311 (New Walkerman Road) in Winston-Salem. Around 3:30 a.m., one of four teenagers directed the grader towards Lieutenant Tise's patrol car even as Lieutenant Tise attempted to move out of the way. As the grader collided with the patrol car at East Drive, Lieutenant Tise attempted to exit the vehicle through the passenger door; however, his leg became stuck, and he was unable to totally exit the vehicle. The motor grader dragged the patrol car down the road, hit another police vehicle, and stopped after crossing a main road. By the time other officers were able to get to the vehicle, Lieutenant Tise had passed away. The suspects ran from the scene but were arrested a short time later. All four were charged with murder. Charges against three were later dropped. The other 19-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. As of April 29, 2021, he was in prison. Lieutenant Tice had served with the Winston-Salem Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and son. His father and brother also served in law enforcement.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Lieutenant Tise gave the Winston-Salem Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Winston-Salem community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Tise.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Lieutenant Aaron Gerome Tise 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Winston-Salem Police Department, 10 of 19 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 52.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Aaron Gerome Tise's cause is highlighted.
How Aaron Gerome Tise Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Aaron Gerome Tise is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Aaron Gerome Tise was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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