Roll of Honor
Incident
Shot and killed in County Donegal as he approached a suspect who had stolen a gun when the man, who was suffering from a mental disorder, fired at him.
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- April 8, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Constable Jeffers served with the Constabulary of Ireland.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Matthew Jeffers 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 L, 592 of 749 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 79% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Constabulary of Ireland, 15 of 22 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 68.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Matthew Jeffers's cause is highlighted.
How Matthew Jeffers Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Matthew Jeffers is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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