Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief James King was shot and killed on Black Mountain, near the Virginia - Kentucky border while attempting to arrest a well known moonshiner. A warrant had been issued for the man and given to Chief King to serve.
Once confronted at his home, the man asked to go inside to obtain shoes. When he exited the home he immediately shot Chief King. The other officer returned fire with a shotgun, killing the suspect.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police King served with the Stonega Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Stonega community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police King.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police James King 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 VA, 394 of 656 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.1% of this state's fallen. That is 60.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Stonega Police Department, 3 of 3 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. James King's cause is highlighted.
How James King Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James King is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James King was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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