Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Crockett Mullins was shot and killed as he and a county deputy attempted to serve a warrant at a home to search for illegal whiskey.
As they approached the home they were confronted by the owner, who ordered them to stop. As the officers continued to approach the man opened fire, killing Constable Mullins. The deputy was able to retreat to safety as the subject shot at him as well.
The subject was arrested and charged with murder, but later acquitted.
Constable Mullins was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Constable Mullins was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Mullins served with the Buchanan County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Grundy community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Mullins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Crockett Mullins is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Buchanan County Constable's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Crockett Mullins's cause is highlighted.
How Crockett Mullins Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Crockett Mullins is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Crockett Mullins was killed by gun; unknown type.
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