Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman James Landrum was shot and killed during a traffic stop. The suspect exited his vehicle and opened fire, striking Patrolman Landrum five times.
While being hunted by a posse, the suspect kidnapped a woman and her 11-year-old son and forced them to accompany him on what soon became a wild ride with state troopers in pursuit. Near Waynesboro the suspect fled from his vehicle along with the boy, using him as a human shield. When he suddenly tripped and fell, the boy grabbed his gun and broke free as officers opened fire killing the suspect.
Patrolman Landrum had been with the agency for 13 years and was survived by his four children.
Survivors
Patrolman Landrum had been with the agency for 13 years and was survived by his four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Landrum gave the Louisville Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Landrum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman James Henry Landrum 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Henry Landrum's cause is highlighted.
How James Henry Landrum Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Henry Landrum is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Henry Landrum was killed by handgun; revolver.
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