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Incident
Sergeant Jerry Mundy and Deputy Sheriff John Musice, of the Wilson County Sheriff's Department, were struck and killed by a vehicle being pursued by officers on I-40.
The chase had originally gone through Marysville and Knoxville but officers terminated the pursuit and notified other agencies along the highway. When the vehicle entered Wilson County, officers reinitiated the pursuit again at speeds reaching 140 mph. The vehicle struck Deputy Musice and Sergeant Mundy as they attempted to deploy spike strips near exit 226.
The two female occupants of the fleeing vehicle were injured in the incident and taken into custody at a local hospital.
On June 30th, 2004, the driver of the car was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to two life sentences.
Sergeant Mundy had served with the Mount Juliet Police Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, four children, two sisters, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Mundy gave the Mt. Juliet Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mt. Juliet community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Mundy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jerry is the only officer of Mt. Juliet Police Department remembered here.
Jerry is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2003, 5 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2003, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2003, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jerry was 43. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Jerry had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jerry was 43. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Jerry had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerry was 43. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jerry had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 8.9% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mt. Juliet Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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