Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Werner was shot and killed as he and two officers attempted arrest a man at the man's home. When they arrived at the home the two officers went inside the home as Deputy Werner remained outside.
The suspect was expecting the officers to arrive at the house and had hidden outside. As Deputy Werner stood outside the man opened fire from an ambush position, fatally wounding him in the neck.
A posse was formed to capture the suspect but it is not known if he was ever captured or killed.
Rest in peace knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 6th, 2020
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Deputy Sheriff Werner served with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the West Memphis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Alfred Werner 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 Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 6 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. Alfred Werner's cause is highlighted.
How Alfred Werner Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alfred Werner is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alfred Werner was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Crittenden County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
