Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman James White was struck and killed while investigating a hit-and-run accident. While on the scene a truck suddenly entered the area and drove through the crowd that had gathered around the scene. Patrolman White and a citizen died of their injuries.
Patrolman White had served with the agency for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman White gave the Statesville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Statesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman James Ross White is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Ross White's cause is highlighted.
How James Ross White Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Ross White is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Ross White was killed by automobile.