Roll of Honor
Incident
Private Bobby Padgett was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a domestic dispute at the intersection of King Street and West Street. Upon arrival Private Padgett located the suspect and attempted arrest him. During a struggle Private Padgett's revolver fell out of its holster and the suspect picked it up, struck him on the head with it, and then shot him the hip. The other officer on the scene was wounded in a shootout with the suspect. The suspect was apprehended, convicted, sentenced to death, and executed. Private Padgett had served with the Alexandria Police Department for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Private Padgett gave the Alexandria Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Private Padgett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Private Bobby G. Padgett 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 Alexandria Police Department, 13 of 17 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bobby G. Padgett's cause is highlighted.
How Bobby G. Padgett Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bobby G. Padgett is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bobby G. Padgett was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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