Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Stonebraker were shot and killed as he and the police chief responded to a public disturbance. As they entered a room in the home one of two suspects opened fire, killing Patrolman Stonebraker and wounding the chief. Both suspects were apprehended and convicted of murder. The shooter was sentenced to 20 years and the other one to 10 years. Patrolman Stonebraker was survived by his wife and four children. He was preceded in death by a son. He was a Civil War Veteran having served with the 147th Indiana Infantry, Company E, and the 134th Indiana Infantry, Company B.
Survivors
Patrolman Stonebraker was survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Stonebraker served with the Salina Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Salina community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
John Riley Stonebraker served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman John Riley Stonebraker 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Salina Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Riley Stonebraker's cause is highlighted.
How John Riley Stonebraker Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years and 10 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Riley Stonebraker is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Riley Stonebraker was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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