Roll of Honor
Incident
Lieutenant Gillikin spotted a vehicle that was possibly used in a robbery of a local convenience store. She and Officer Robinson pulled over the vehicle which had two occupants. Officer Gillikin ordered the driver to exit the vehicle. While Officer Robinson patted down the first suspect, the second suspect exited the vehicle and shot Lieutenant Gillikin in the head, killing her instantly. Officer Robinson returned fire but the suspects were able to flee the scene. They were later re-captured and face several charges, including murder.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Gillikin gave the Enfield Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Enfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Gillikin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Lieutenant Tonya Doreen Gillikin 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Tonya Doreen Gillikin's cause is highlighted.
How Tonya Doreen Gillikin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Tonya Doreen Gillikin is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.