Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief John Connor was shot and killed after being attacked by a man and his three sons.
Chief Connor had arrested the man, and the family was seeking revenge. After beating him, the subject shot him with his own service revolver.
Four subjects were charged, but acquitted of his murder.
Chief Connor had served with the Uvalde Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He 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.
Chief of Police Connor gave the Uvalde Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Uvalde community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Connor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police John F. Connor 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Uvalde Police Dept., 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. John F. Connor's cause is highlighted.
How John F. Connor Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John F. Connor is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John F. Connor was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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