Roll of Honor
Incident
Game Warden Lonnie Boggus was shot and killed near Covington, Newton County, by a man who held a grudge against him for sending him to prison.
Warden Boggus encountered the man near the Owens Bridge on the Yellow River when he encountered the man. A scuffle ensued in which the man grabbed Warden Boggus' shotgun. Warden Boggus was able to throw the man down a river embankment and then shot at him with his pistol. The man returned fire with the shotgun and killed Warden Boggus.
The man had recently been released after serving two years for illegally fishing with a seine net. He was apprehended and charged with murder. His brother was also arrested in connection with the murder. Both were tried and acquitted.
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 21st, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Game Warden Boggus served with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Thank you for your service to the Social Circle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden Boggus.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Game Warden Lonnie F. Boggus 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%.
At Georgia Department of Natural Resources, 7 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Lonnie F. Boggus's cause is highlighted.
How Lonnie F. Boggus Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lonnie F. Boggus is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lonnie F. Boggus was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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