Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Addis Miller was shot and killed after arresting a suspect wanted for questioning in several burglaries. When the two arrived at Alton City Hall, on E 3rd Street, Patrolman Miller opened the back door to his police car to let the suspect out. The suspect grabbed a pistol from under the front seat of the patrol car and shot Patrolman Miller. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Miller was able to return fire and wounded the suspect, who was later arrested in Missouri. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 100 years in prison, but was released after serving 24 years. Patrolman Miller had served with the Alton Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Miller gave the Alton Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Addis Miller 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%.
At Alton Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Addis Miller's cause is highlighted.
How Addis Miller Compares
Offender Outcome
Released after 24 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Addis Miller is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Addis Miller was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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