Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Marshal John Myers was shot and killed when he interrupted the burglary of a bank in Stuart.
He had discovered five men inside of the First National Bank after they blew open the bank's vault. He exchanged shots with them as they attempted to flee. Marshal Myers was struck three times and bled to death as a result of his wounds.
The subjects fled back to Des Moines where their stolen vehicle was located. The subject identified as Marshal Myers' killer was apprehended in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 1923.
Marshal Myers had served with the Stuart Police Department for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Myers gave the Stuart Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stuart community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Myers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Marshal John Kerr Myers 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 IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 2.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Stuart 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. John Kerr Myers's cause is highlighted.
How John Kerr Myers Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Kerr Myers is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Kerr Myers was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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