Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Madison was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a local hotel. Upon Officer Madison's arrival he discovered the suspect had left. He pursued the suspect and when he caught him a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to gain control of Officer Madison's weapon and shot him. Three months later the 45-year-old suspect was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years.
Survivors
Officer Madision was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Watch Officer Madison served with the Stanley Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Stanley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Watch Officer Madison.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Watch Officer Christian Anton Madison 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 97,775 officers honored here.
In ND, 39 of 61 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Stanley Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Christian Anton Madison's cause is highlighted.
How Christian Anton Madison Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Christian Anton Madison is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Christian Anton Madison was killed by officer's handgun.
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