Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable John Stroup was shot and killed near Corinth Crossing by a man he was attempting to arrest for the larceny of a buggy robe and a raincoat.
The suspect, out on bail for stealing a buggy and harness, escaped. On July 7, 1920, he was apprehended in Grimesland at his fathers home. It was discovered shortly after he murdered Constable Stroup he got a job on a ship and went to sea. He was on shore leave when he went to his father's home.
Constable Stroup was survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Survivors
Constable Stroup was survived by his expectant wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Constable Stroup served with the Four Oaks Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Four Oaks community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Constable Stroup.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Constable John Stough Stroup 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 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 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Four Oaks Police Department, 2 of 2 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. John Stough Stroup's cause is highlighted.
How John Stough Stroup Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Stough Stroup is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Stough Stroup was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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