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Incident
Police Officer Antwan Toney was shot and killed as he and another officer investigated reports of a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Campus Landing Road and White Road by Shiloh Middle School around 3 p.m.
As the officers approached the vehicle at least one person inside opened fire, shooting through the vehicle's windows. Officer Toney was struck as the other officer returned fire. The vehicle crashed a short distance away and its three occupants fled on foot.
One of the suspects was apprehended later in the afternoon after shooting at an officer who was searching for him. The 18-year-old- subject, believed to have been the one to shoot Officer Toney, was shot and killed on October 22nd, 2018, after being located hiding in a shed in the Snellville area. He was shot after refusing to obey commands while armed with a lawnmower blade.
Officer Toney was transported to Gwinnett Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Toney had served with the Gwinnett County Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, his step-father, three siblings, and other family members.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Toney gave the Gwinnett County Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lawrenceville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Toney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Gwinnett County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Antwan is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Antwan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Antwan 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 2018, 1 officer at Gwinnett County Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1964, with 3.
In 2018, 4 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 2018, 66 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2018, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Antwan was 30. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Gwinnett County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 46.5; the middle age was 34.5. Antwan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Antwan was 30. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Antwan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Antwan was 30. 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. Antwan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Antwan was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Antwan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 16.7% of these deaths at Gwinnett County Police Department; April holds the most, 50%. Saturdays: 16.7%.
October holds 5.1% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 20.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Gwinnett County Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 15.3% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Gwinnett County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Antwan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-W
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