Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer John Gendron succumbed to a gunshot wound inflicted the previous month as he and another officer were patrolling along a set of railroad tracks. An unidentified man fired a shot at the two officers, striking Officer Gendron, and then fled into the woods.
Survivors
Officer Gendron has served more than five years in law enforcement and was survived by his wife and seven children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Gendron gave the Warwick Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Warwick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Gendron.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer John B. Gendron 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 RI, 25 of 55 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 45.5% of this state's fallen. That is 8.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Warwick Police Department, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John B. Gendron's cause is highlighted.
How John B. Gendron Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John B. Gendron is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John B. Gendron was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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