Roll of Honor
Incident
Died soon after being attacked and struck with a stone when, late at night, in Aberbeeg, he attempted to move on a drunk. A violent arrest ensued during which the officer secured one handcuff before being knocked to the ground.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Constable Pope served with the Monmouthshire Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Constable Pope.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Constable Hosea Pope 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 WLS, 11 of 106 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 10.4% of this state's fallen. That is 10.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Monmouthshire Constabulary, 1 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 25% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hosea Pope's cause is highlighted.
How Hosea Pope Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hosea Pope is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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