Prev
Incident
Detective Francois DeArmond was shot and killed by a suspect he was attempting to make an arrest in the 900 block of College Street. The suspect had just shot and killed his mother-in-law, stabbed his sister-in-law and shot his wife's friend. As Detective DeArmond and other officers moved in on the suspects home, he opened fire, killing Detective DeArmond. The suspects was apprehended and sentenced to death by hanging, but committed suicide in prison before the sentence could be carried out.
Survivors
Detective DeArmond served with the Springfield Police Department for six years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtmsxkef9e5hsf15xx00v- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Francois. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective DeArmond gave the Springfield Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Springfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective DeArmond.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Springfield Police Department has lost 8 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Francois is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Francois is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Francois is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1928, 1 officer at Springfield Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 3.
In 1928, 4 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Francois was 44. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Springfield Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37.5 and 48; the middle age was 44. Francois had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Francois was 44. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Francois had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francois was 44. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Francois had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francois was 44. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Francois had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 14.3% of these deaths at Springfield Police Department; January holds the most, 57.1%. Mondays: 28.6%.
June holds 8.7% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 14.6%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 87.5% of all 8 deaths at Springfield Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 38% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Springfield Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Francois among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Springfield Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
