Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Emmons was shot and killed by an emotionally disturbed man who was suffering from "Shell Shock" as a result of his participation in World War I. Patrolman Emmons was on his post at Broadway and Third Avenue when the suspect approached the officer, drew a revolver and opened fire, killing Patrolman Emmons. The suspect then fled on foot and was pursued by two patrolmen. The suspect and the patrolmen exchanged gunfire for several blocks before the man fled into a back yard and took cover. The suspect and officers exchanged over 50 shots. The man surrendered after running out of ammunition.
Survivors
Patrolman Emmons was survived by his wife and four children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Emmons served with the Long Branch Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Long Branch community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Emmons.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Herman Kohler Emmons 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 NJ, 264 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40.9% of this state's fallen. That is 13.3 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Long Branch Police Dept., 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Herman Kohler Emmons's cause is highlighted.
How Herman Kohler Emmons Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Herman Kohler Emmons is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Herman Kohler Emmons was killed by handgun; revolver.
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