Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Louis Box was attempting to arrest a 26-year-old army private wanted in connection with assaulting a 15-year-old girl. As Patrolman Box questioned the man, he suddenly produced a knife and cut Patrolman Box's throat. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. On October 17, 1945, President Truman commuted his sentence to life in prison. Patrolman Box had served with the Rocky Ford Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and six children.
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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.
Patrolman Box gave the Rocky Ford Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rocky Ford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Box.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Louis Box 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Rocky Ford Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Louis Box's cause is highlighted.
How Louis Box Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Louis Box is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Louis Box was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Rocky Ford Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
