Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal John Newkirk was shot and killed on one of the town's streets while attempting to arrest two men for being drunk and disorderly. When the two found out Marshal Newkirk was looking for them, they armed themselves with shotguns. When they saw Marshal Newkirk walking toward them on a local street one shot and killed him. The men then fled the scene but was arrested later in the night. Both accused the other of the shooting.
Both suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years.
Marshal Newkirk had only served with the Judson Marshal's Office for four months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and one child.
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Town Marshal Newkirk served with the Judson Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Judson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal John Lee Newkirk 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 61.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Lee Newkirk's cause is highlighted.
How John Lee Newkirk Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Lee Newkirk is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Lee Newkirk was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
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