Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Edward Vellines was shot and killed in front of St. Vincent's Hospital by a man he had just arrested. As they walked to a police call box the man suddenly pulled out a revolver and shot Officer Vellines twice. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Vellines returned fire and killed the suspect. The shootout occurred in front of St. Vincent's Hospital. Officer Vellines had served with the Norfolk Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Vellines gave the Norfolk Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Norfolk community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Vellines.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Edward J. Vellines 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 Norfolk Police Dept., 20 of 39 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 51.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward J. Vellines's cause is highlighted.
How Edward J. Vellines Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward J. Vellines is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward J. Vellines was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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