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Incident
Police Officer Nick Winum was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near Judy Lane at approximately 3:30 pm.
An occupant of the vehicle got out and opened fire on Officer Winum before he was able to get out of his patrol car.
The subject fled the scene after the shooting and was located hiding in a barn a short distance away. The man was shot and killed as he attempted to reach for a weapon as deputies and other officers attempted to take him into custody.
Officer Winum had served with the Stanley Police Department for five years and had previously served with the Virginia State Police for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, four children, and granddaughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Winum gave the Stanley Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stanley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Winum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stanley Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Dominic is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Dominic is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dominic 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 2021, 2 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 2021, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2021, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Dominic was 48. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Dominic had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dominic was 48. 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. Dominic had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dominic was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Dominic had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.7% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 12.7%.
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 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Stanley Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Stanley Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Dominic among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-W
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