Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Arthur Morris was shot and killed while arresting two subjects for attempting to pass a forged check at Fortieth and Main Street in Kansas City. While Patrolman Morris was placing one of the subjects in his patrol car, one of the subjects took his gun and killed him. The male and female suspects stole the patrol car and fled. Authorities found in their hotel room blank checks and a protectograph, which was used to print amounts on checks. Fifteen days later, the suspect was tracked down. He committed suicide and left a confession note absolving the female subject of all crimes. Patrolman Morris had been with the Kansas City Police Department for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Morris gave the Kansas City Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kansas City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Morris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Arthur J. Morris 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%.
At Kansas City Police Department, 72 of 120 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arthur J. Morris's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur J. Morris Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur J. Morris is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur J. Morris was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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