John Stonebraker
1917
John Riley Stonebraker.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman John Stonebraker were shot and killed as he and the police chief responded to a public disturbance. As they entered a room in the home one of two suspects opened fire, killing Patrolman Stonebraker and wounding the chief. Both suspects were apprehended and convicted of murder. The shooter was sentenced to 20 years and the other one to 10 years. Patrolman Stonebraker was survived by his wife and four children. He was preceded in death by a son. He was a Civil War Veteran having served with the 147th Indiana Infantry, Company E, and the 134th Indiana Infantry, Company B.
Survivors
Patrolman Stonebraker was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
Also Served
Salina Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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