KCPD Memorial - Our Fallen Officers 15

Our Fallen Officers 15

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Herbert E. Bybee On July 15, 1960, Officer Bybee and Sergeant Kieffer Burris were practicing scuba diving for an underwater recovery unit that the department was attempting to form. They were practicing diving techniques at Lake Lotawana when apparently something went very wrong. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on that afternoon, the two were spotted by a resident of the lake area and everything seemed alright. However, at approximately 5:30 p.m., one of the residents noticed Sergeant Burris floating face down in the water, and Officer Bybee's body was recovered a short time later. Officer Bybee's tank was empty but Sergeant Burris's still had air pressure, so the exact cause of this incident was not known. It was department policy at that time that they should have had someone with them to watch for any problems that might arise, but on this day there was no one around to help them.

	Bennie A. Hudson Born: October 12, 1938 On the evening of November 24th, 1960, Officer Hudson was dispatched on a robbery call and upon his arrival, he encountered three men armed with guns. He and the other officer that responded to the scene were caught in a gun battle with the suspects, and Officer Hudson was mortally wounded. Two of the suspects fled the scene and the third suspect confessed to officers that caught him a short time later. The other two suspects were apprehended at a later date.

Arthur J. Marti On Monday, August 28, 1961, Corporal Marti attempted to stop four youths, carrying a rifle, at 37th and Wabash. During his attempts to search the suspects, Corporal Marti was shot in the chest and died a short time later at Menorah Medical Center.

	Richard L. Chatburn On September 23, 1962 Officer Richard Chatburn and his partner were conducting a building check on a motorcycle shop located at 4400 Truman Road. While checking the back door of the business, the owner, who was staying in the business due to previous problems, shot through the back door with a 12 gauge shotgun, hitting Officer Chatburn in the chest and killing him.

Marion R. Bowman Born: February 25, 1924 On April 12, 1968, Officer Bowman was attempting to subdue a mentally unstable person involved in a disturbance (this was during the 1968 riots), he suffered a fatal heart attack and died before help could arrive.