Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrol Officer Chris Anderson was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant at a home on Lafayette Street. He allowed the subject to enter his home to dress but the man emerged with a handgun and shot Officer Anderson in the throat twice, killing him instantly. The man then stole Officer Anderson's patrol car and service weapon. He then led officers on a vehicle and foot pursuit before being arrested. The man, who had a history of mental illness, was convicted of Officer Anderson's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Anderson had served with the Hot Springs Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Anderson gave the Hot Springs Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hot Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Anderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Christopher Bruce Anderson 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. Christopher Bruce Anderson's cause is highlighted.
How Christopher Bruce Anderson Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Christopher Bruce Anderson is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Christopher Bruce Anderson was killed by handgun; .380 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Hot Springs Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
