Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer George Estes was shot and killed while escorting three burglary suspects to the police station.
One of the men attacked him and shot him in the head. Two weeks later, all three were captured in San Diego. There was never enough evidence presented for a murder charge.
Officer Estes had served with the Colton Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Officer Estes gave the Colton Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Colton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Estes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer George Elmer Estes 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Colton Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Elmer Estes's cause is highlighted.
How George Elmer Estes Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Elmer Estes is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Elmer Estes was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Colton Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
