Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Charles Flanary and Policeman Charles Barton were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was wanted for beating his wife.
The suspect had been in hiding for several days but had returned home. When Chief Flanary observed him entering his house he called out to him that he was under arrest. A struggle ensued in which the suspect was able to disarm Chief Flanary.
Policeman Barton observed the struggled and attempted to help Chief Flanary but was shot in the head. The man then fatally shot both officers before stealing their guns and fleeing. He was apprehended three days later in Whitesburg, Kentucky.
Chief Flanary had only served with the department for one month. He had previously served with the St. Paul Police Department and Roda Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Flanary served with the Osaka Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Stonega community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Flanary.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Charles Crittenden Flanary is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 officers honored here.
In VA, 394 of 654 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.2% of this state's fallen. That is 6.3 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Osaka Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Charles Crittenden Flanary's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Crittenden Flanary Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Crittenden Flanary is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Crittenden Flanary was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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