Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Veley was shot and killed after responding to the sounds of an explosion. He was on patrol when he heard the explosion and discovered that several men had bombed the safe at the post office. As he investigated the scene he was shot in the abdomen. He was able to walk to a local doctor's office but succumbed to the wound the following day. One suspect was apprehended.
Deputy Veley was survived by his wife and child.
Survivors
Deputy Veley was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Veley served with the Schoharie County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Schoharie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Veley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Loren J. Veley 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 97,775 officers honored here.
In NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Schoharie County Sheriff's Department, 3 of 3 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. Loren J. Veley's cause is highlighted.
How Loren J. Veley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Loren J. Veley is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Loren J. Veley was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Schoharie County Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
