Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Justin Terney was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing subject at approximately 11:30 pm.
He conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near South Cooper Drive and Benson Park Road. The driver of the car fled on foot, and Patrolman Terney pursued him. Patrolman Terney deployed his taser, but it had no effect on the man. The subject then drew a firearm and shot Officer Terney several times. Patrolman Terney was able to return fire, striking the subject numerous times.
Patrolman Terney was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.
In November 2019, the subject was convicted of Patrolman Terney's murder, and the jury recommended he be sentenced to death. While awaiting execution, he died in prison.
Patrolman Terney, who was also a volunteer firefighter with the Sam’s Point Fire Department, had served with the Tecumseh Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, nieces, and nephews.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Terney gave the Tecumseh Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Tecumseh community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Terney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Justin Michael Terney 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Tecumseh Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Justin Michael Terney's cause is highlighted.
How Justin Michael Terney Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Justin Michael Terney is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Justin Michael Terney was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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