Prev
Archibald D. Brandon
Incident
Location: Kansas Weapon: Handgun Offender: Convicted of murder
Special Agent Archibald Brandon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a trespasser in the railroad's yards in Topeka, Kansas.
He had already removed the man from a train and told him to leave. When the man tried to board a second train Special Agent Brandon attempted to arrest him. The man pulled out a revolver, shot Special Agent Brandon, and then fled the area by swimming across the Kansas River.
The man was arrested and convicted of Special Agent Brandon's murder.
Special Agent Brandon had served in law enforcement for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two siblings. He was predeceased by his parents and one sister.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two siblings.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtp24rj5xc2yajh1198bz- 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 Archibald. 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.
Special Agent Brandon gave the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rock Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Brandon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department has lost 13 officers; 13 of them killed feloniously.
Archibald is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Archibald is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Archibald is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 1 officer at Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department was killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 3.
In 1931, 20 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1931, 221 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1931, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Archibald was 57. Of the 13 killed feloniously at Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 48; the middle age was 42. Archibald had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
Archibald was 57. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Archibald had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Archibald was 57. 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. Archibald had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Archibald was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Archibald had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 23.1% of these deaths at Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department; March holds the most, 23.1%. Sundays: 30.8%.
April holds 9.5% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 13 deaths at Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 30.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.5% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Archibald among them.
-
Andrew Creason Sep 19, 1903
-
Claude H. McDonald Mar 26, 1911
-
Hugo P. A. Alvine
Dec 9, 1915
-
Charles F. Artz
Jun 27, 1920
-
Will C. Reed
Jul 4, 1920
-
William E. Waers Jan 11, 1922
-
Alfred Allen Gifford
Jun 27, 1922
-
Thomas P. Griffin Nov 15, 1923
-
Ralph Robinson Mar 31, 1926
-
Archibald D. Brandon
Apr 19, 1931
-
Rube Tom Pollock
Mar 8, 1934
-
Edwin C. Shane Apr 17, 1934
-
John W. Whitted Apr 17, 1934
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
