Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Isaac Moore was shot and killed when he and other officers stopped an automobile with one headlight on Highway 117, near Goldsboro As Patrolman Moore stepped onto the car's running board shots followed. Shot in the head and chest, Patrolman Moore died shortly after arrival at a Goldsboro hospital. Other officers returned fire as two men ran from the car. The bullet-riddled body of one was found in a ditch about a mile from the scene. The 45 caliber pistol used to kill Patrolman Moore was found beside his body. The other suspect, brother of the dead man, was apprehended several hours later. Patrolman Moore had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and mother.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Moore gave the North Carolina Highway Patrol 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of North Carolina. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Isaac Thomas Moore 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At North Carolina Highway Patrol, 23 of 69 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Isaac Thomas Moore's cause is highlighted.
How Isaac Thomas Moore Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Isaac Thomas Moore is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Isaac Thomas Moore was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Incident Location
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