Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Teasley was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect who had just murdered a Superior Court Judge, a court reporter, and critically injured another deputy. The suspect, who was wanted on rape and assault charges, had overpowered a deputy and stole his weapon. The suspect then killed Agent David Wilhelm at his home the next day. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Teasley gave the Fulton County Sheriff's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Teasley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Hoyt Keith Teasley 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 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 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Fulton County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hoyt Keith Teasley's cause is highlighted.
How Hoyt Keith Teasley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hoyt Keith Teasley is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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