Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Melvin Stiles was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a disturbance call at 401 Grant Street. As the officers attempted to arrest three brothers, one of the brothers opened fire with a 410 shotgun, striking Marshal Stiles in the chest. Marshal Stiles and the other officer were able to return fire, killing the subject. Marshal Stiles had served with the Oronogo Police Department for just six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Stiles served with the Oronogo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Oronogo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Stiles.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Melvin Dee Stiles 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 63.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Melvin Dee Stiles's cause is highlighted.
How Melvin Dee Stiles Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Melvin Dee Stiles is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Melvin Dee Stiles was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
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