Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Pressley Humphrey succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on May 21st, 1964, while responding to a shots fired call at a residence. As he and his partner approached the home the occupant exited and opened fire, wounding Sergeant Humphrey. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the wounds on June 7th, 1965. The original call was later determined to be a prank call. The man who shot Sergeant Humphrey was charged with manslaughter. Sergeant Humphrey had served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Humphrey gave the Richmond County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Augusta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Humphrey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Pressley Eugene Humphrey 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 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 Richmond County Sheriff's Department, 6 of 14 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Pressley Eugene Humphrey's cause is highlighted.
How Pressley Eugene Humphrey Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Pressley Eugene Humphrey is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Pressley Eugene Humphrey was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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