Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Raymond Thorne was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. Officer Raymond W. Thorne was sent to investigate a complaint that an intoxicated, armed man was creating a disturbance in a home on Lena Avenue in the city of Jennings. Officer Thorne was identified by the suspects' son as having an altercation with the suspect; the suspects' son retrieved a .22 caliber pistol and fired at Officer Thorne who attempted to flee. The suspect chased Officer Thorne from the residence and on the lawn Officer Thorne fired two shots and struck his pursuer, before collapsing. Officer Thorne was struck five times in the back. Both the suspect and Officer Thorne were pronounced dead on arrival at St. Louis County Hospital. The suspects' son was arrested and charged with second degree murder. He was later acquitted of the charges.
Survivors
Patrolman Thorne was survived by his wife and grown son and daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Thorne served with the Jennings Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Jennings community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Thorne.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Raymond W. Thorne 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 Jennings 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. Raymond W. Thorne's cause is highlighted.
How Raymond W. Thorne Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raymond W. Thorne is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raymond W. Thorne was killed by gun; unknown type.
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