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Town Sergeant Abb Fleming succumbed to a gunshot wound when he was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance. He was shot in the left leg and left shoulder as he exited his patrol car at the scene. Sergeant Fleming died two days later. The shooter was apprehended, convicted of Sergeant Fleming's murder, and executed on March 1, 1945. Town Sergeant Fleming had served with the Kenbridge Police Department for just under 6 years.
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He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Sergeant Fleming gave the Kenbridge Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kenbridge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Sergeant Fleming.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Abb is the only officer of Kenbridge Police Department remembered here.
Abb is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Abb is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Abb 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 1943, 5 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1943, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1943, 86 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Abb was 43. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Abb had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Abb 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. Abb had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Abb was 43. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Abb had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in VA, more than any other month. Thursdays: 16.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Kenbridge Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.7% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 8-E
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