Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Ware and a citizen were shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance at 12th and Taylor Streets. The suspect was found to be mentally ill and sent to a state mental hospital for life.
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- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Ware served with the Lynchburg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lynchburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Ware.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer George M. Ware 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 Lynchburg Police Department, 2 of 4 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. George M. Ware's cause is highlighted.
How George M. Ware Compares
Offender Outcome
Sent to mental hospital
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George M. Ware is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George M. Ware was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Lynchburg Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
