Greene County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, August 26, 2003
Rodney Lee Davis
Sergeant Rodney Davis was shot and killed at 2300 hours as he and another deputy attempted to serve a narcotics warrant on a man for selling crack cocaine.
When the two deputies arrived at the home on Octonia Road near Stanardsville, the suspect's mother told them the suspect wasn't there. The mother then allowed the deputies to search the house. The suspect was discovered hiding in a bedroom and a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to run into another room and close the door. When the deputies kicked the door in, the man opened fire, striking Sergeant Davis in the side, in between the panels of his vest. The suspect was killed when the deputies returned fire.
Sergeant Davis was transported to the University of Virginia Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
Sergeant Davis had been employed with the Greene County Sheriff's Department for 2.5 years, and had previously served with the Newport News Sheriff's Department for 5 years. He also served with the Middle Peninsula Regional Jail for 3.5 years.
He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 212
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 266 ReflectionsWe will always love and honor you each day my friend you are well missed by all 212 forever
Deputy David Jackson
Charlottesville Sheriff's Office
August 26, 2017
Recent LODD Deaths

Police Officer Sean McNamee Gannon
Yarmouth Police Department, MA
EOW: April 12, 2018

Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley
Whitesboro Police Department, NY
EOW: April 11, 2018

Police Officer Keith O'Neal Earle
Huntsville Police Department, AL
EOW: April 9, 2018

Corporal Dale Shannon Hallman
Saluda County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: April 6, 2018

Police Officer Phillip Lynn Meacham
Hopkinsville Police Department, KY
EOW: March 29, 2018

Trooper First Class Kevin M. Miller
Connecticut State Police, CT
EOW: March 29, 2018

Special Agent Melissa S. Morrow
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, US
EOW: March 22, 2018

Police Officer Andres Laza-Caraballo
Juncos Municipal Police Department, PR
EOW: March 21, 2018

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Douglas Zirkle
Marin County Sheriff's Office, CA
EOW: March 15, 2018