Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal William Kitson was shot and killed after surprising burglary suspects while he was investigating suspicious activity in the downtown area at 4 am.
Marshal Kitson was able to return fire and wound one of the suspects.
The subject was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life.
Marshal Kitson had served with the Silex Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and six children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Kitson gave the Silex Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Silex community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Kitson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal William Henry Kitson 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 MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Henry Kitson's cause is highlighted.
How William Henry Kitson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Henry Kitson is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.