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Patrolman Shane Miller was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit on his first shift as an officer with the Tabor City Police Department.
At 1:00n a.m., Patrolman Miller was a passenger in the patrol car that was pursuing a vehicle on N.C. 904 when it collided head-on with another vehicle as they attempted to pass a slow-moving car. Patrolman Miller sustained fatal injuries in the collision. The driver of the patrol car and the occupants of the other vehicle were also injured.
The driver of the vehicle being chased was apprehended. He was convicted of charges relating to the incident and was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 3 years' probation in March 2005.
Patrolman Miller had been sworn in as an officer on Friday and started his first shift that evening. He had previously served as a corrections officer for the North Carolina Department of Corrections for 7 years.
In 2024, Complex Street in Tabor City was dedicated to his memory.
At 1:00n a.m., Patrolman Miller was a passenger in the patrol car that was pursuing a vehicle on N.C. 904 when it collided head-on with another vehicle as they attempted to pass a slow-moving car. Patrolman Miller sustained fatal injuries in the collision. The driver of the patrol car and the occupants of the other vehicle were also injured.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Miller gave the Tabor City Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tabor City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Shane is the only officer of Tabor City Police Department remembered here.
Shane is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Shane is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Shane is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 3 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 2004, 72 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2004, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Shane was 27. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Shane had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Shane was 27. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Shane had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Shane was 27. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Shane had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7.3% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Saturdays: 20%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Tabor City Police Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-E
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