Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Jonas Aiken was shot and killed with his own service revolver while attempting to stop a man for beating his wife. The suspect was able to gain control of his service weapon and shot Officer Aiken in the back. The suspect, age 35, was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. He died in prison on November 17, 1935. Officer Aiken had served with the agency for only one month.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and three brothers.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Aiken served with the Atlanta Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Aiken.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Jonas Aiken 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Atlanta Police Department, 58 of 88 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jonas Aiken's cause is highlighted.
How Jonas Aiken Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jonas Aiken is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jonas Aiken was killed by officer's handgun.
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