Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Terry Foster was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 3600 block of Ralston Avenue.
An elderly couple had called the police to report their grown son was threatening them and acting violently. When officers arrived, the suspect locked himself in an upstairs bedroom. After talking with the suspect, the officers forced the hallway door open and began to check a bedroom when the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Foster in the head and chest several times. Other officers dragged Officer Foster out of the home and held their positions when an explosion ripped through the bedroom, completely engulfing the house. The suspect's body was later found inside.
Officer Foster had served with the Independence Police Department for 32 years and was only three weeks from retirement.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife of one year and several adult children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
32 years. You could have gone home.
Officer Foster gave the Independence Police Department 32 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Independence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Foster.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Terry Eugene Foster 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 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 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Independence Police Department, 6 of 8 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. Terry Eugene Foster's cause is highlighted.
How Terry Eugene Foster Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Terry Eugene Foster is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Terry Eugene Foster was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Independence Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
