Please join us in remembering the life of Officer Antwan DeArvis Toney, who was killed in the line of duty Saturday, October 20. Officer Toney was six days away from celebrating his third anniversary with the Gwinnett County Police Department.

On October 20, police officers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call at Crumps Landing Road and White Road near Shiloh Middle School this afternoon. While working his shift on patrol in the Uniform Division, Officer Toney responded to the scene with other officers. As they approached the suspicious vehicle, shots were fired from inside the vehicle. One of those shots struck Officer Toney. Other responding officers returned fire and pulled him to cover. Officer Toney was transported by ambulance to Gwinnett Medical Center where, despite heroic efforts by his fellow officers, paramedics and hospital staff, he died as a result of his injuries.

Officer Toney’s death is the first felonious assault death in the department since 1964 and the first line of duty death since 1993. Governor Deal has issued an executive order recognizing Officer Toney’s service by lowering the flags on the State Capitol building and in Gwinnett County to half-staff on the day of his funeral, Wednesday, October 24.

Officer Toney was born in Inglewood, CA, and just recently celebrated his 30^th birthday. In his younger years, he served as a Boy Scout and a Police Cadet, and he participated in the Orange County Police Explorers Program. He graduated from the Police Department’s 94^th Academy on April 21, 2016. During his spare time, Officer Toney loved volunteering with local youth in Georgia. You would often find him playing basketball and mentoring whenever and however he could.

Officer Toney is survived by his mother, Antoinette Page; father, Anthony Toney; stepfather, Carl Johnson; grandfather, Frank Toney; three siblings, Sherharazzar Johnson, Carla Johnson, and Dartangan (Whitney) Johnson; three nieces, Marshe' Huang, Nola Johnson, and Maui Cobb; godson, Kaleb Law; and a host of extended relatives, coworkers, and friends.

We thank the community near and far for the outpouring of support for both our police department and Officer Toney’s family. A memorial is in place in front of Police Headquarters for those who wish to pay their respects in person.

Two visitations will be held Tuesday, October 23 at the Crowell Brothers Funeral Home at 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Peachtree Corners from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

His memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00am at 12Stone Church, located at 1322 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville. Another funeral service will take place Saturday, November 3 in Los Angeles, CA.

Flowers and cards may be sent to Angelus Funeral Home in Los Angeles, CA. Online condolences may be expressed here. Please keep Officer Toney’s family, friends, and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers.