Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Exner was shot and killed while assisting another officer investigate a shooting near Patrolman Exner's home. Patrolman Exner, who was off duty at the time, was shot in the chest by the suspect after the suspect claimed he had not fired any shots. The suspect was shot dead by the other officer immediately afterward. Patrolman Exner's wife had followed him over and witnessed both shootings.
Survivors
Patrolman Exner was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Exner served with the Lake Geneva Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lake Geneva community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Exner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Albert Charles Exner is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Albert Charles Exner's cause is highlighted.
How Albert Charles Exner Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Albert Charles Exner is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Albert Charles Exner was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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