Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Marvin Farmer was stabbed while attempting to apprehend a prostitute in the 300 block of North 17th Street. He and another officer were on patrol when they observed the prostitute and a male enter an alley. When the officers surprised the two the man fled on foot and the prostitute produced a knife and stabbed Patrolman Farmer. An autopsy revealed Patrolman Farmer died from a heart attack he suffered after being stabbed. The 32-year-old woman was convicted of maliciously wounding an officer and sentenced to five years in prison. Patrolman Farmer had served with the Richmond Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Chauffeur Farmer gave the Richmond Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Chauffeur Farmer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Chauffeur Marvin Luther Farmer 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 VA, 395 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Richmond Police Department, 20 of 40 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Marvin Luther Farmer's cause is highlighted.
How Marvin Luther Farmer Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marvin Luther Farmer is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Marvin Luther Farmer was killed by edged weapon.
Incident Location
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