Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Mark Charbonnier was shot and killed as he approached a van he had stopped on the side of Route 3 near Kingston, Massachusetts. The subject opened fire while still seated in the van. As Trooper Charbonnier retreated to the back of the van, the man continued to fire, striking him below his vest. Trooper Charbonnier was able to return fire and wounded the suspect in the arm and head. Trooper Charbonnier was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. The subject was a convicted killer on parole. He was convicted of Trooper Charbonnier's murder and sentenced to life without parole. Trooper Charbonnier had served with the Massachusetts State Police for six years and was assigned to D Troop. He is survived by his wife, father, mother, two sisters, and three brothers. His father and brother were serving with the Boston Police Department at the time of his death.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, father, mother, two sisters, and three brothers.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Charbonnier gave the Massachusetts State Police 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Massachusetts. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Charbonnier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Mark S. Charbonnier 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 MA, 199 of 469 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.4% of this state's fallen. That is 42.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Massachusetts State Police, 7 of 38 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 18.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Mark S. Charbonnier's cause is highlighted.
How Mark S. Charbonnier Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Mark S. Charbonnier is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Mark S. Charbonnier was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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