Prev
Incident
City Marshal Michael O'Neal was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance at a local saloon.
As Marshal O'Neal spoke with one of the parties involved, the man suddenly produced a pistol and fatally shot him.
The suspect was lynched by an angry mob the following day.
City Marshal O'Neal had served with the Kokomo Police Department for only four days.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and father.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtnn6kq5f487jg13wfdqm- 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 Michael. 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
146 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
City Marshal O'Neal served with the Kokomo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Kokomo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Michael is the only officer of Kokomo Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1880, 4 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1880, 38 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 147th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1880, 39 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 148th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 28. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Michael had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Kokomo Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.5% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-W
Others Who Wore This Badge
0 officers from Kokomo Police Department are honored on badge.nw.