Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer George Stegner was shot and killed after responding to backup another officer at a disturbance at 146 State Street at about 10:25 pm. One of the suspects withdrew into a dark corner and opened fire, striking Officer Stegner and another officer. Officer Stegner was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wound in surgery early the next morning. The suspect fled but was later arrested and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Stegner had served with the St. Paul Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 6-year-old daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Stegner gave the Saint Paul Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Saint Paul community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Stegner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer George Albert Stegner 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 MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 4.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Saint Paul Police Department, 20 of 33 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Albert Stegner's cause is highlighted.
How George Albert Stegner Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Albert Stegner is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Albert Stegner was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
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