Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Peter Mooney was mysteriously murdered as he walked his beat near the railroad tracks.
There were no signs of a struggle where his body was found. Officials stated that he died from a blow to the back of his head and probably never saw his assailant. No suspects were ever identified nor was a motive determined.
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152 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Policeman Mooney served with the Rome Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Rome community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman J. Peter Mooney 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 GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Rome Police Department, 5 of 5 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. J. Peter Mooney's cause is highlighted.
How J. Peter Mooney Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. Peter Mooney is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. Peter Mooney was killed by blunt object.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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