Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Wayne Warwick succumbed to injuries sustained when he was shot while making a traffic stop in front of the Garland County Sheriff's Office headquarters. Unbeknownst to Sergeant Warwick, the driver was on his way to murder his girlfriend at the time. During the traffic stop, the man opened fire on him with a .45 caliber handgun, striking him in the leg and groin. After shooting Sergeant Warwick the man ran to a nearby hotel where he shot and killed innocent bystanders before committing suicide. Sergeant Warwick remained paralyzed until succumbing to his injuries two years later. Sergeant Warwick had served with the Hot Springs Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Warwick gave the Hot Springs Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hot Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Warwick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Wayne M. Warwick 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 AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 12.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hot Springs Police Department, 8 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 88.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Wayne M. Warwick's cause is highlighted.
How Wayne M. Warwick Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Wayne M. Warwick is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Wayne M. Warwick was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Hot Springs Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
