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Deputy Teasley was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect who had just murdered a Superior Court Judge, a court reporter, and critically injured another deputy. The suspect, who was wanted on rape and assault charges, had overpowered a deputy and stole his weapon. The suspect then killed Agent David Wilhelm at his home the next day. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Teasley gave the Fulton County Sheriff's Office 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Teasley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fulton County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Hoyt is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Hoyt is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hoyt 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 2005, 1 officer at Fulton County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2005, 4 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 2005, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2005, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Hoyt was 43. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Fulton County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 38.5; the middle age was 36. Hoyt had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Hoyt was 43. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Hoyt had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hoyt was 43. 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. Hoyt had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hoyt was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Hoyt had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 40% of these deaths at Fulton County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Fridays: 40%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Fridays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Fulton County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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
Fulton County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, Hoyt among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-W
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