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Police Officer David Hagins was shot and killed while responding to an alarm call at a jewelry store in Sandy Springs. Officer Hagins entered the store first and was shot three times. His backup officer was also shot several times and her service weapon was stolen. Officer Hagins had served with the Fulton County Police Department for less then six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hagins served with the Fulton County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hagins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fulton County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
David is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
David is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 1980, 1 officer at Fulton County Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1980, 10 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1980, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1980, 141 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 22. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Fulton County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26.3 and 45.8; the middle age was 33. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
David was 22. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 22. 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. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 22. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 33.3% of these deaths at Fulton County Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.7%.
December holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Fulton County Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Fulton County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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