Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal McInroy was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a thief. The 41-year-old suspect fled the scene after the shooting and wasn't captured until 1937 in Nogalas, Arizona.
The suspect, who had advanced tuberculosis, was convicted of fourth degree manslaughter and sentenced to two years.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal McInroy served with the Caney Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Caney community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal McInroy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal John McInroy 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 Caney 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. John McInroy's cause is highlighted.
How John McInroy Compares
Offender Outcome
Captured in 1937
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John McInroy is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John McInroy was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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