Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Antwan Toney was shot and killed as he and another officer investigated reports of a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Campus Landing Road and White Road by Shiloh Middle School around 3 p.m.
As the officers approached the vehicle at least one person inside opened fire, shooting through the vehicle's windows. Officer Toney was struck as the other officer returned fire. The vehicle crashed a short distance away and its three occupants fled on foot.
One of the suspects was apprehended later in the afternoon after shooting at an officer who was searching for him. The 18-year-old- subject, believed to have been the one to shoot Officer Toney, was shot and killed on October 22nd, 2018, after being located hiding in a shed in the Snellville area. He was shot after refusing to obey commands while armed with a lawnmower blade.
Officer Toney was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Toney had served with the Gwinnett County Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, his step-father, three siblings, and other family members.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Toney gave the Gwinnett County Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lawrenceville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Toney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Antwan DeArvis Toney 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 Gwinett County Police Dept., 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Antwan DeArvis Toney's cause is highlighted.
How Antwan DeArvis Toney Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Antwan DeArvis Toney is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Antwan DeArvis Toney was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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