Roll of Honor
Incident
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
Patrol Officer Asa Duke Mullis Sr. 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 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%.
At Valdosta Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Asa Duke Mullis Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Asa Duke Mullis Sr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Asa Duke Mullis Sr. is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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