Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Moore was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance at 655 Indiana Street (modern-day Martin Luther King Drive). Patrolman Moore had not yet started his shift for the day but heard the call on the radio and was nearby. The call involved a 15-year-old girl who was being attacked by her intoxicated uncle. Upon his arrival, he went to the back door of the home where he met the man in the basement stairwell and a gunbattle ensued. The suspect was shot and killed by Patrolman Moore, who was shot three times and died shortly after arriving at the hospital. Patrolman Moore had served with the Gary Police Department for 13 years. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and served as a military policeman.
Survivors
Patrolman Moore was survived by his wife, 12-year-old daughter, and 15-year-old son.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Moore gave the Gary Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gary community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
John Edward Moore served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Patrolman John Edward Moore 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 Gary Police Department, 10 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Edward Moore's cause is highlighted.
How John Edward Moore Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Edward Moore is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Edward Moore was killed by handgun; luger.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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