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Deputy Sheriff Barbara Pill was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle near the intersection of John Rodes Boulevard and Elena Way, in Melbourne, shortly before 11:15 am.
The vehicle was wanted in connection with a stolen property call from a local motel. As Deputy Pill made contact with the driver and ordered him out of the vehicle, he opened fire on her, striking her multiple times. Responding deputies, Melbourne police officers, and Florida troopers chased the vehicle a short distance until it crashed on Turtlemound Road. A male and female subject in the vehicle were taken into custody and faced charges in connection with Deputy Pill's murder.
On June 26, 2014, the 24-year-old male suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death.
Deputy Pill was transported to the Holmes Regional Medical Center where she succumbed to the gunshot wound.
Deputy Pill had served with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for 15 years and served in law enforcement for 30 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her husband, two sons who also serve in law enforcement, and a grandchild.
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30 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Pill gave the Brevard County Sheriff's Office 30 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Titusville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Pill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Brevard County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Barbara is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Barbara is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Barbara 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 2012, 3 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2012, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2012, 72 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 104th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Barbara was 53. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Barbara had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Barbara was 53. 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. Barbara had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Barbara was 53. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Barbara had served 30 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 8.2% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Tuesdays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 22.2% of all 9 deaths at Brevard County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Her people
Brevard County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, Barbara among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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