Roll of Honor
Incident
Shot dead with his own weapon as he attempted to arrest a thief.
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- July 23, 2026
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Constable Foy served with the Dublin Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Hugh Foy 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hugh Foy's cause is highlighted.
How Hugh Foy Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hugh Foy is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.