Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Todd Bahr was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 11:05 pm.
He and several officers were on foot searching for the male subject at an apartment complex in the 2500 block of Manor Court when he was shot.
Nearby officers heard the shots and located the suspect, who then opened fire on them. The officers returned fire, wounding the suspect. The man then shot and killed himself before officers were able to take him into custody.
Officer Bahr's body was located approximately 15 minutes later.
Officer Bahr had served with the Fredericksburg Police Department for 2 years and had previously served as an auxiliary officer.
Survivors
Officer Bahr is survived by his wife, parents, and a sister.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bahr gave the Fredericksburg Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fredericksburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bahr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Todd Allen Bahr 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 VA, 395 of 654 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 Fredericksburg Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Todd Allen Bahr's cause is highlighted.
How Todd Allen Bahr Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Todd Allen Bahr is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Todd Allen Bahr was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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