Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Judson Davis was shot and killed by two suspects who were wanted for a string of armed robberies and burglaries. Officer Davis and his partner approached the two men to question them at the intersection of Boylston Avenue and Denny Way. One suspect pulled a handgun and shot Officer Davis. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Davis was able to shoot and kill one suspect and his partner was able to shoot and wound the other. Officer Davis died a short time later from his gunshot wound. The other suspect was convicted of second-degree murder on April 24, 1912.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Davis served with the Seattle Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Seattle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Police Officer Judson P. Davis 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 WA, 187 of 340 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55% of this state's fallen. That is 55 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Seattle Police Department, 44 of 60 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 73.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Judson P. Davis's cause is highlighted.
How Judson P. Davis Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Judson P. Davis is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Judson P. Davis was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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