Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Anderson was shot and killed by a man who held a grudge against him because of the zealous manner in which he discharged his duties. He told Patrolman Anderson that he would kill him if he ever bothered him again. A few nights later Patrolman Anderson warned him that he was in violation of a city ordinance for being seen on a public street after 9:00 p.m. with a prostitute. The man went home; got his pistol; found Patrolman Anderson standing on a street corner; knocked him to the ground; and shot him three times. The suspect surrendered to police a short time later. He was convicted of second degree murder and sent to Moundsville Prison on May 24, 1921.
Survivors
He had served with the Charleston Police Department for eight years and was survived by his wife and six children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Anderson gave the Charleston Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Anderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Flemen Anderson 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 WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 72.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Charleston Police Department, 6 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Flemen Anderson's cause is highlighted.
How Flemen Anderson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Flemen Anderson is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Flemen Anderson was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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