Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Gary Stroud was shot and killed while investigating a report of a man walking around with a shotgun. Witnesses told Officer Stroud that the man had walked down the street one block and turned the corner. Officer Stroud drove to the street and as he turned the corner the suspect ran up to the patrol car and fired the shotgun through the windshield, striking him in the chest. The man was captured minutes later after he crashed his car into a utility pole. The man was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison in 2016. Officer Stroud had served with the St. Charles Police Department for 18 months.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Police Officer Stroud gave the St. Charles Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the St. Charles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stroud.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Gary R. Stroud 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 MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Charles Police Department, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gary R. Stroud's cause is highlighted.
How Gary R. Stroud Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gary R. Stroud is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gary R. Stroud was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from St. Charles Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
