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Incident
Police Officer Todd Bahr was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 11:05 pm.
He and several officers were on foot searching for the male subject at an apartment complex in the 2500 block of Manor Court when he was shot.
Nearby officers heard the shots and located the suspect, who then opened fire on them. The officers returned fire, wounding the suspect. The man then shot and killed himself before officers were able to take him into custody.
Officer Bahr's body was located approximately 15 minutes later.
Officer Bahr had served with the Fredericksburg Police Department for 2 years and had previously served as an auxiliary officer.
Survivors
Officer Bahr is survived by his wife, parents, and a sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bahr gave the Fredericksburg Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fredericksburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bahr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fredericksburg Police Department has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Todd is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Todd is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Todd is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2008, 3 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 2008, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2008, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Todd was 40. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Todd had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Todd was 40. 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. Todd had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Todd was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Todd had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 12.7%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Fredericksburg Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 10.9% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Fredericksburg Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Todd among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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