Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Jon Willis was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 7:30 pm.
As Deputy Willis, who was not wearing a vest, entered the home, a male subject came out of a bedroom and opened fire, striking him twice. The man then committed suicide.
Deputy Willis had served with the Greene County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Willis gave the Greene County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Snow Hill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Willis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Jon-Michael Willis 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 Greene County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jon-Michael Willis's cause is highlighted.
How Jon-Michael Willis Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jon-Michael Willis is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jon-Michael Willis was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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