Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Wagner was killed in an automobile accident while on duty.
Survivors
He had served with the agency for 5 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Wagner gave the Ranlo Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gastonia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Wagner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Johnny Wayne Wagner is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NC, 205 of 664 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30.9% of this state's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Johnny Wayne Wagner's cause is highlighted.
How Johnny Wayne Wagner Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Johnny Wayne Wagner is highlighted in Sep.