Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable David Payne succumbed to injuries sustained six weeks earlier when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver on the Franklin Turnpike.
Constable Payne was making an arrest of an intoxicated man when another man attempted to free the suspect. A large group of people surrounded the officer. Some of the group attempted to assist Constable Payne as the others watched the activity. During the arrest, a car was driven into the group of people, killing two bystanders instantly and seriously injuring Constable Payne.
Constable Payne was transported to Memorial Hospital with compound leg fractures which caused his death.
Constable Payne had served as an elected Pittsylvania County constable for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, parents, and nine siblings.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Payne gave the Pittsylvania County Constable's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chatham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Payne.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable David Jackson Payne 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 Pittsylvania 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. David Jackson Payne's cause is highlighted.
How David Jackson Payne Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Jackson Payne is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Jackson Payne was killed by automobile.
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