Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer David Hagins was shot and killed while responding to an alarm call at a jewelry store in Sandy Springs. Officer Hagins entered the store first and was shot three times. His backup officer was also shot several times and her service weapon was stolen. Officer Hagins had served with the Fulton County Police Department for less then six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hagins served with the Fulton County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hagins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer David Leslie Hagins 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 Police Department, 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. David Leslie Hagins's cause is highlighted.
How David Leslie Hagins Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Leslie Hagins is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Leslie Hagins was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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