Roll of Honor
Archibald D. Brandon
Incident
Location: Kansas Weapon: Handgun Offender: Convicted of murder
Special Agent Archibald Brandon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a trespasser in the railroad's yards in Topeka, Kansas.
He had already removed the man from a train and told him to leave. When the man tried to board a second train Special Agent Brandon attempted to arrest him. The man pulled out a revolver, shot Special Agent Brandon, and then fled the area by swimming across the Kansas River.
The man was arrested and convicted of Special Agent Brandon's murder.
Special Agent Brandon had served in law enforcement for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two siblings. He was predeceased by his parents and one sister.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two siblings.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Brandon gave the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rock Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Brandon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent Archibald D. Brandon 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 IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department, 13 of 13 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. Archibald D. Brandon's cause is highlighted.
How Archibald D. Brandon Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Archibald D. Brandon is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Archibald D. Brandon was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
