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Incident
Constable Tony Peaches succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained eight days earlier while pursuing a vehicle on Great Bridge Road (modern-day South Battlefield Boulevard), approximately three miles north of Hickory.
He observed the vehicle speed past a filling station in Hickory. Believing the vehicle was involved in bootlegging, he began to pursue it along with two companions. As he pulled alongside of it, the vehicle pulled in front of him and one of the occupants opened fire. One of the rounds struck Constable Peaches' companions and the other struck him in the head, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and strike a utility pole.
Constable Peaches was taken to a hospital in Norfolk where he died on February 26th, 1933.
The vehicle he was chasing was found burned the following morning near Oakwood.
Constable Peaches was the elected constable of the Washington District.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Peaches gave the Norfolk County Constable's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chesapeake community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Peaches.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tony is the only officer of Norfolk County Constable's Office remembered here.
Tony is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Tony is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Tony is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 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.
Who
Tony was 36. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Tony had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Tony was 36. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Tony had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Tony was 36. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Tony had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.7% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Norfolk County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, 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; unknown type, in 10.9% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
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