Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Marshal James Albert Knox was shot and killed when he went to a local residence to warn a man that neighbors were complaining about the noise coming from a party he was having. As he entered the home the man knocked him down, grabbed his revolver, and shot him four times.
The suspect fled from the scene but soon returned and surrendered to the New Madrid County sheriff. He was charged with murder, but convicted of manslaughter. He was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Night Marshal Knox was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Survivors
Night Marshal Knox was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Knox served with the New Madrid Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Madrid community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Knox.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Marshal James Albert Knox 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 New Madrid 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. James Albert Knox's cause is highlighted.
How James Albert Knox Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 7 yers
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Albert Knox is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Albert Knox was killed by officer's handgun.
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