Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Charles Barton and Chief of Police Charles Flanary were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was wanted for beating his wife.
The suspect had been in hiding for several days but had returned home. When Chief Flanary observed him entering his house he called out to him that he was under arrest. A struggle ensued in which the suspect was able to disarm Chief Flanary.
Policeman Barton observed the struggled and attempted to help Chief Flanary but was shot in the head. The man then fatally shot both officers before stealing their guns and fleeing. He was apprehended three days later in Whitesburg, Kentucky.
Policeman Barton was survived by his wife and children.
Survivors
Policeman Barton was survived by his wife and children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Barton served with the Osaka Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Stonega community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Barton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Charles Jones Barton 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 Osaka Police Department, 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. Charles Jones Barton's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Jones Barton Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Jones Barton is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Jones Barton was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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