Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Younce was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance near a set of railroad tracks. One of the men involved shot the chief in the abdomen. Although he was mortally wounded, the chief was able to provide the names of the suspects.
On March 20, 1931, one was convicted of complicity in a murder and sentenced to 2 years in prison. At the time of his conviction the shooter was still at large.
Chief Younce had served with the agency for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Younce gave the Jefferson City Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jefferson City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Younce.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief Tobias B. Younce 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 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. Tobias B. Younce's cause is highlighted.
How Tobias B. Younce Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Tobias B. Younce is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.