Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Elton Hummer was shot and killed in front of 224 South Alfred Street in the Old Town section of Alexandria. There were no witnesses or suspects in the shooting. Sergeant Hummer had served with the Alexandria Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Sergeant Hummer gave the Alexandria Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Hummer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Elton B. Hummer 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. Elton B. Hummer's cause is highlighted.
How Elton B. Hummer Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elton B. Hummer is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elton B. Hummer was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
16 officers from Alexandria Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
