Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal John Steckenrider was shot and killed by a prisoner who had just been ordered to be held in jail by a judge.
The man had been arrested for attempted murder for a shooting that occurred earlier in the evening. Marshal Steckenrider took the man to the courthouse and summoned the judge for a late-night hearing. When the judge ordered the man held, the subject drew a revolver and shot the judge in the arm. Marshal Steckenrider began to draw his weapon but was shot twice in the chest and killed.
Another officer shot and killed the subject.
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired) September 16th, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Steckenrider served with the Christopher Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Christopher community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Steckenrider.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Marshal John Steckenrider 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 IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Steckenrider's cause is highlighted.
How John Steckenrider Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Steckenrider is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Steckenrider was killed by handgun.