Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Troy McDilda was shot and killed as he and two officers raided a home where moonshine was being sold illegally. The home's owner came out of room and shot Chief McDilda in the chest with a 12-gauge shotgun at point-blank range. As the man attempted to reload his single-barrel shotgun one of other officers shot and killed him. Chief McDilda had served with the Lyons Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police McDilda gave the Lyons Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lyons community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police McDilda.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Troy McDilda 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 GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lyons 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. Troy McDilda's cause is highlighted.
How Troy McDilda Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Troy McDilda is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Troy McDilda was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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