Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Anthony Hellis was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance in which a husband was beating his wife.
When officers arrived at the scene the man fled on foot with Patrolman Hellis in pursuit when the suspect suddenly turned and fatally shot him.
The man remained at large until returning home two days later where he committed suicide.
Patrolman Hellis had served with the Muncie Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hellis gave the Muncie Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Muncie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hellis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Anthony Charles Hellis 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 IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Muncie Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Anthony Charles Hellis's cause is highlighted.
How Anthony Charles Hellis Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Anthony Charles Hellis is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Anthony Charles Hellis was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Muncie Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
