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Thomas Simms Meredith
Incident
Justice of the Peace Meredith was shot and killed in Gainesville while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace.
The suspect shot Justice Meredith several times and then fled the scene.
The suspect turned himself in several days later. He was convicted of Justice Meredith's murder, sentenced to death, and executed on February 6th, 1923.
Justice Meredith was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Justice Meredith was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Justice of the Peace Meredith served with the Prince William County Circuit Court.
Thank you for your service to the Manassas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Justice of the Peace Meredith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Thomas is the only officer of Prince William County Circuit Court remembered here.
Thomas is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1922, 6 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Thomas was 63. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
Thomas was 63. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Thomas was 63. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 9.2% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 9.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Prince William County Circuit Court. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 1.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-W
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