Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Adolph Eichenberger was shot and killed when he interrupted the burglary of a store at 4:30 am. He encountered two men attempting to force open a door. When he confronted the men, they opened fire, shooting him twice. The two escaped and were never apprehended. Chief Eichenberger had served with the Florence Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, five children, and six grandchildren.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
20 years. You could have gone home.
Chief of Police Eichenberger gave the Florence Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Florence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Eichenberger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Adolph J. Eichenberger 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Florence Police Dept., 2 of 3 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. Adolph J. Eichenberger's cause is highlighted.
How Adolph J. Eichenberger Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Adolph J. Eichenberger is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Adolph J. Eichenberger was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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