Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Monroe was shot and killed when he attempted to arrest a man who had beaten his wife. He was told the man went to a store with his son. When Patrolman Monroe found him at the store the suspect opened fire, striking Patrolman Monroe, who did not return fire for fear of striking the boy. The suspect was apprehended after a manhunt and sentenced to life for Patrolman Monroe's murder. On December 30, 1937, his conviction was reduced to second degree murder making him eligible for parole.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Monroe served with the Hutchinson Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hutchinson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Monroe.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Reason Sherman Monroe 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 Hutchinson Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Reason Sherman Monroe's cause is highlighted.
How Reason Sherman Monroe Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Reason Sherman Monroe is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Reason Sherman Monroe was killed by gun; unknown type.
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