Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Theresa King and Deputy Sheriff Patrick Rohrer were shot and killed as they transported a prisoner to the Wyandotte County Correction and Court Services Building, at 800 7th Street, at approximately 11:15 am.
They were unloading the prisoner from the transport van in the facility's exterior sally port when the man attacked them. He was able to disarm one of the deputies and shot them both. Despite being mortally wounded, one of the deputies was able to return fire and wounded the subject.
Deputy King was transported to a local hospital where she passed away shortly after midnight.
The suspect pleaded guilty to two counts of capital murder and one count of aggravated robbery to avoid the death penalty. He was sentenced to two life sentences.
Deputy King had served with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Deputy King had served with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff King gave the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kansas City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff King.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Theresa Sue King 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 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 70.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, 8 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Theresa Sue King's cause is highlighted.
How Theresa Sue King Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Theresa Sue King is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Theresa Sue King was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
