Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Washington "Irving" Curtis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bootlegger at Fifth and Stockton Streets. During the arrest, a struggle ensued and Officer Curtis was shot thee times and died instantly. The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Officer Curtis had been with the agency for two years.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Curtis gave the Richmond Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Curtis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Washington Irving Curtis is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Richmond Police Department, 20 of 40 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Washington Irving Curtis's cause is highlighted.
How Washington Irving Curtis Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 15 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Washington Irving Curtis is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Washington Irving Curtis was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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