Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy John Landrum was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance involving parents and their son. The son, who was suffering from mental illness, had a .45-caliber handgun as he argued with his parents and the deputies. Deputy Landrum was able to talk the man into placing the gun down in another room of the home. As the suspect continued to argue with the deputies he returned to the room, followed by Deputy Landrum. The suspect regained control of the gun and shot Deputy Landrum in the chest several times. Both deputies returned fire, killing the suspect. Although Deputy Landrum was wearing a bullet-resistant vest, he suffered a fatal wound to his chest. Deputy Landrum had served with the Edgar County Sheriff's Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters and 10 grandchildren.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Landrum gave the Edgar County Sheriff's Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Paris community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Landrum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John Dean Landrum 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 Dean Landrum's cause is highlighted.
How John Dean Landrum Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Dean Landrum is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Dean Landrum was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.