Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Anthony Burton and Reserve Officer Lonnie Howard were killed when their patrol car was rammed by a man who was free on bond following an earlier standoff with police. The suspect was apprehended but committed suicide while awaiting trial. Officer Burton had served with the North Vernon Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, sister and four brothers.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Burton gave the North Vernon Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the North Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Burton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Anthony B. "Bud" Burton is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At North Vernon Police Dept., 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Anthony B. "Bud" Burton's cause is highlighted.
How Anthony B. "Bud" Burton Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Anthony B. "Bud" Burton is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Anthony B. "Bud" Burton was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from North Vernon Police Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
