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Officer Ware and a citizen were shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance at 12th and Taylor Streets. The suspect was found to be mentally ill and sent to a state mental hospital for life.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Ware served with the Lynchburg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lynchburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Ware.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lynchburg Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1933, 4 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1933, 184 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1933, 186 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
October holds 7.6% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 9.9%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Lynchburg Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, 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 gun, in 14.2% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Lynchburg Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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