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Deputy Sheriff Frank Armstrong was shot and killed as he and the sheriff attempted to serve a lunacy warrant on a man at his home on Sangers Lane, approximately 1-1/2 miles from Jefferson Highway. The subject opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Armstrong and wounding the sheriff. The Staunton police chief was shot and wounded several hours later as he lead a posse to arrest the suspect. Other posse members returned fire, killing the suspect. Deputy Armstrong had served with the Augusta County Sheriff's Office for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Armstrong gave the Augusta County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Staunton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Armstrong.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Frank is the only officer of Augusta County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Frank is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank 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 1941, 3 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1941, 92 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1941, 260 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Frank was 40. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 40. 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. Frank had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Augusta County Sheriff's Office. 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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