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Incident
Police Officer Jeremy Labonte was shot and killed while responding to a suspicious person reported at a shopping center at 1425 Market Blvd in Roswell around 7:15 p.m.
When Officer Labonte arrived at the shopping center, he encountered the subject near the ACE Pickleball Club. While the officer approached the subject for questioning, the man produced a handgun and fired at Officer Labonte multiple times. Officers responding to 911 calls arrived quickly and took the subject into custody.
Officer Labonte was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect faces charges of murder, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, and a weapons charge.
Officer Labonte had served with the Roswell Police Department for over three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, two sisters, nephew, and grandparents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Labonte gave the Roswell Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Roswell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Labonte.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Roswell Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Jeremy is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 4 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jeremy was 24. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Jeremy had served 3.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeremy was 24. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jeremy had served 3.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeremy was 24. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jeremy had served 3.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 9.1% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Fridays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Roswell Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Roswell Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jeremy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-WT
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