Police Officer Jason Raynor

Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: August 17, 2021

Police Officer Jason Raynor succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on June 23rd, 2021, while he was investigating a suspicious vehicle.

He noticed the vehicle parked near an apartment building in the 100 block of Kingston Avenue at about 8:50 pm. One of the occupants exited the vehicle and then suddenly pushed Officer Raynor. During the ensuing struggle, the subject shot Officer Raynor in the head.

The man fled to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was arrested three days later. He was extradited to Florida and charged with attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer prior to Officer Raynor’s death.

Officer Raynor had served with the Daytona Beach Police Department for two years and had previously served with the Port Orange Police Department for three years. He is survived by his mother, father, and sister.

Sergeant Ryan J Proxmire

Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan

End of Watch: August 15, 2021

Sergeant Ryan Proxmire succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night while involved in a vehicle pursuit.

A subject who had evaded officers in an earlier vehicle pursuit was spotted at a gas station on 35th Street near Galesburg. As deputies approached him, the man produced a gun and fled in his vehicle, prompting a second pursuit. During the second pursuit, the subject started shooting at the pursuing deputies. One of the rounds struck Sergeant Proxmire, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway near the intersection of MN Avenue and 38th Street in Charleston Township.

Unaware that Sergeant Proxmire had been wounded, the other deputies continued the pursuit for another 4-1/2 miles until the subject’s vehicle became stuck in a field. The man exited his vehicle and again shot at the deputies, who returned fire and killed him.

A passing motorist encountered Sergeant Proxmire’s vehicle and called 911. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wound the following day.

Sergeant Proxmire had served with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office for nine years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and parents.

Sergeant Proxmire was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Police Officer Ella Grace French

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: August 7, 2021

Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed while she and her partner conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle containing three subjects near the intersection of West 63rd Street and South Bell Avenue.

During the traffic stop, one of the subjects opened fire, striking Officer French and her partner. Despite their wounds, the officers were able to return fire and wounded one of the subjects. Both officers were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where Officer French was pronounced dead. Her partner was admitted in critical condition.

All three subjects in the vehicle fled the scene. Two of the subjects were arrested shortly after the incident, and a third subject was taken into custody the following day.

Officer French had served with the Chicago Police Department for almost 3-1/2 years and was assigned to the Community Safety Team. She is survived by her mother and brother.

Deputy Sheriff Brandon A. Shirley

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky

End of Watch: August 5, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Shirley was shot and killed when he was ambushed while working a secondary employment assignment at 2618 Rockford Lane in Shively, Kentucky.

He was in uniform and sitting in a vehicle at about 2:30 am when a subject approached him and opened fire. Deputy Shirley was transported to University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The subject who shot him fled the scene and remains at large.

Deputy Shirley had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for two years.

Officer Brian Russell Pierce, Jr.

Brooklyn Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: August 4, 2021

Police Officer Brian Pierce was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle while attempting to deploy spike strips on the McKinley Bridge during a vehicle pursuit at about 3:00 am.

Other officers from Brooklyn had started pursuing the vehicle following an incident at a local nightclub. Officer Pierce was attempting to deploy the spike strips on the bridge just prior to the state line when he was struck. The vehicle continued to flee into St. Louis, Missouri, where it was later found abandoned.

Approximately one hour later, as officers and detectives were conducting their investigation at the scene of the incident, another car drove through the police line at a high rate of speed. Officers and one of the occupants exchanged gunfire. The driver was wounded, and all four occupants were taken into custody.

The driver who struck Officer Pierce was apprehended in Missouri. He is charged with first-degree murder, failure to report a crash involving a death, reckless homicide, failure to stop after a crash involving a death and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police.

Officer Pierce had served with the Brooklyn Police Department for nine months and had previously served with the Spillertown Police Department for two years. He also served with the Makanda Fire Department. He is survived by his parents.

Police Officer

George Gonzalez

United States Department of Defense – Pentagon Force Protection Agency, U.S. Government

End of Watch: August 3, 2021

Police Officer George Gonzalez was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack at the Pentagon’s Transit Center in Arlington, Virginia.

He was conducting a foot patrol of the Transit Center when a subject exited a Metro bus, approached him, and stabbed him in the neck. Other officers on the scene fatally shot the subject.

Officer Gonzalez was flown to The George Washington University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Gonzalez was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency for three years. He had previously served with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for two years. He is survived by his mother and brother, who is also a Police Officer.

Trooper

Micah David May

Nevada Department of Public Safety –

Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada

End of Watch: July 29, 2021

Trooper Micah May succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a fleeing vehicle on I-15 while deploying spike strips.

Officers with the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation and other troopers had chased the stolen vehicle for approximately 20 miles. Trooper May was deploying spike strips on I-15, in the area of West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, when he was struck by the vehicle and went through the windshield. The subject was then shot and killed by other troopers as he reached for Trooper May’s service weapon.

Trooper May was flown to University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on July 29th, 2021.

Trooper May had served with the Nevada Highway Patrol for 13 years. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, two children, his parents and two brothers.

Police Officer Ryan Andrew Bialke

Red Lake Nation Police Department, Tribal Police

End of Watch: July 27, 2021

Police Officer Ryan Bialke was shot and killed while responding to reports of a suicidal subject at home on Highway 1 one mile west of Redby MN.

The subject opened fire and shot Officer Bialke as he arrived at the home. Officer Bialke was transported to the Indian Health Service Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The man then fled into the woods after shooting Officer Bialke but was apprehended a short time later.

Officer Bialke had served with the Red Lake Nation Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Police Officer Marquis Dewon Moorer

Selma Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch: July 27, 2021

Police Officer Marquis Moorer was shot and killed from ambush while stopping at his apartment for his meal break at about 4:00 am.

He was approached by a subject who then opened fire on him outside of the building in the Selma Square Apartments. Officer Moorer suffered fatal gunshot wounds and his significant other was also wounded.

The subject fled the scene but was arrested the following day by members of the Alabama State Department of Investigation and the United States Marshals Service. The subject was subsequently charged with two counts of capital murder and one count of attempted murder.

Deputy Sheriff Phillip Jesse Campas

Kern County Sheriff’s Office, California

End of Watch : July 25, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Phillip Campas was shot and killed during a barricade at a home near the intersection of 1st Street and Poplar Avenue in Wasco.

Deputies had initially responded to the home for reports of a shooting at about 1:00 pm. A subject inside fired at the deputies and then barricaded himself in the home, prompting the agency’s SWAT team to be deployed. At about 3:00 pm the subject opened fire on members of the SWAT team as they approached the home. Deputy Campas and another deputy were struck by the gunfire. They were both transported to a local hospital where Deputy Campas succumbed to his wounds.

The subject was shot and wounded when he exchanged more shots with the SWAT team at about 6:30 pm.

Deputy Sheriff Campas was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Kern County Sheriff’s Officer for five years. He is survived by his wife, and three children.

Sergeant Joshua Blake Bartlett

Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

End of Watch: July 15,2021

Sergeant Josh Bartlett was shot and killed during a barricade at a home in the 1100 block of 10th Street in Levelland.

Earlier in the morning, the subject had been stopped by a Texas Highway Patrol trooper for reckless driving and attempted to bait the officer into a confrontation. The subject returned home after the encounter and began walking around the neighborhood with a firearm at about 1:15 pm. When officers with the Levelland Police Department arrived, the man opened fire on him and then barricaded himself inside. The regional SWAT team was requested as the man randomly fired shots from the home.

Sergeant Bartlett and three other members of the SWAT team were shot as they engaged the subject. Sergeant Bartlett was transported to Covenant Medical Center in Levelland where he succumbed to his wounds. Several other team members were wounded, one critically.

The subject was taken into custody at about 11:30 pm.

Sergeant Bartlett was a U. S. Army veteran.

Officer William Earl Collins, Jr.

Doyline Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: July 9,2021

Police Officer Billy Collins was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call .

A subject in the home opened fire on him and two deputies from the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office as they arrived on the scene. Officer Collins was struck in the head by one of the rounds. He was flown to Ochsner LSU Health where he succumbed to his wound about two hours later.

The subject barricaded himself inside his home after the initial shooting. The was taken into custody at about 11:00 pm.

Officer Collins served as a part-time police officer with the Doyline Police Department. He served as full-time correctional supervisor with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Detective

Greg Ferency

Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: July 7,2021

Detective Greg Ferency was shot and killed outside of the FBI Indianapolis Resident Agency near the intersection of Wabash Court and First Street in Terre Haute .

A subject drove to the gate of the building and threw a Molotov cocktail at it. The man then confronted Detective Ferency and shot him as he came out of the building. Despite being wounded, Detective Ferency was able to return fire. An FBI agent also rushed outside and shot the subject, who then drove himself to a local hospital where he was taken into custody.

The subject was subsequently charged with the murder of a federal agent.

Detective Ferency had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the FBI Task Force.

Officer Kevin Apple

Pea Ridge Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, June 26, 2021

Police Officer Kevin Apple was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of a gas station .

The vehicle had fled from officers in Rogers, Arkansas, earlier after they attempted to stop it for a property-related crime. Officer Apple and another officer spotted the vehicle parked in the gas station parking lot and attempted to contact the driver. The driver accelerated and struck a police car before fatally striking Officer Apple.

Officers pursued the vehicle into Bella Vista where she and another occupant were arrested.

Officer Apple had served with the Pea Ridge Police Department for three years and had previously served with the Lowell Police Department and Farmington Police Department.

Officer Joseph William Burson

Holly Springs Police Department, Georgia End of Watch Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Police Officer Joe Burson succumbed to injuries sustained when he was dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle at about 11:00 pm.

He had stopped the vehicle . At some point during the stop, the driver attempted to flee in the car and dragged Officer Burson alongside it. Officer Burson was able to fatally shoot the subject while being dragged but suffered severe injuries when he fell to the pavement.

Officer Burson had served with the Holly Springs Police Department for 18 months. He is survived by his wife, parents, and brother.

Police Officer

Enmanuel Familia

Worcester Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch: June 4, 2021

Police Officer Manny Familia drowned while attempting to rescue a juvenile who had gone underwater in a small pond.

Three juveniles who had gone into the water became distressed. One of the juveniles went underwater and failed to service. Officer Familia and several other officers responded to the pond and entered the water in an effort to save all three. Officers were able to bring the other two juveniles to shore, however, Officer Familia failed to surface while trying to save the third juvenile.

Officer Familia was recovered from the water approximately one hour later and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The juvenile’s body was recovered approximately one hour later.

Officer Familia had served with the Worcester Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter

Sergeant

Dominic Vaca

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, California

End of Watch: May 31, 2021

Sergeant Dominic Vaca was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit of a motorcycle in Yucca Valley .

Deputies were conducting enforcement operations for off-highway vehicle violations when they attempted to stop the motorcycle near Paxton Road and Imperial Drive for having no license plate. The driver abandoned the motorcycle near Dumosa Avenue and Sunnyslope Drive and set up an ambush for responding deputies. As the deputies approached the motorcycle the subject opened fire on them, fatally wounding Sergeant Vaca.

Other deputies returned fire and killed the subject.

Sergeant Vaca was flown to a trauma center where he died a short time later.

Sergeant Vaca had served with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for 17 years.

Detective

Stephen Arnold

Jefferson Parrish Sheriff’s Office

End of Watch: May 23, 2021

Detective Stephen Arnold succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on January 26th, 2016, while serving a search warrant and arrest warrant in the 3500 block of Douglas Street in New Orleans.

He and other members of a DEA Task Force had knocked on the home’s door and announced themselves but did not receive a response. As they forced entry into the home the wanted subject opened fire from inside, striking Detective Arnold five times.

The man was taken into custody and pleaded guilty to federal charges as a result of the narcotics investigation and of shooting Detective Arnold.

Detective Arnold remained in a coma until passing away from his wounds on May 23rd, 2021.

Detective Arnold had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for 12 years and was assigned to the DEA Task Force

Police Officer

Chris Oberheim

Champaign Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: May 19, 2021

Police Officer Chris Oberheim was shot and killed at about 3:20 am while responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex in Champaign Illinois.

He and another officer had arrived at the location and were walking from their patrol cars when they encountered a male subject involved in the disturbance. The man opened fire on both officers, fatally wounding Officer Oberheim. The second officer was also wounded but was able to return fire and killed the subject.

Officer Oberheim had served with the Champaign Police Department for 13 years and had previously served with the Decatur Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Police Officer

Jimmy Inn

Stockton Police Department, California

End of Watch: May 11, 2021

Police Officer Jimmy Inn was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call.

He was approaching the front door of the residence when a man opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. A second officer arriving at the home exchanged gunfire with the subject, who ran back inside of the home. He emerged moments later holding an 8-year-old boy and began to strangle the child. A bystander then tackled the subject who was then shot and killed by the other officer.

Officer Inn was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Officer Inn had served with the Stockton Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, 7-month-old son, and two stepchildren. His wife also works for the Stockton Police Department.

Sergeant

Stephen Jones

Concho County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

End of Watch: May 10, 2021

Sergeant Stephen Jones was shot and killed while responding to a complaint about a dogin Eden, Texas.

An altercation occurred as deputies, along with an Eden municipal employee, made contact with a subject at a residence. The subject fatally shot both deputies and critically wounded the city employee before barricading himself inside of the home. The city mayor, who lived nearby, talked the man into surrendering approximately 30 minutes later.

The man has been charged with two counts of capital murder of a police officer.

Sergeant Jones had served with the Concho County Sheriff’s Office for eight years.

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Alexander Leonard

Concho County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

End of Watch: May 10, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Leonard was shot and killed while responding to a complaint about a dog in Eden, Texas.

An altercation occurred as deputies, along with an Eden municipal employee, made contact with a subject at a residence. The subject fatally shot both deputies and critically wounded the city employee before barricading himself inside of the home. The city mayor, who lived nearby, talked the man into surrendering approximately 30 minutes later.

The man has been charged with two counts of capital murder of a police officer.

Deputy Sheriff Leonard served with the Concho County Sheriff’s Office for six months, having spent one and a half years as a deputy/officer.

Detective

Luca Benedetti

San Luis Obispo Police Department, California

End of Watch: May 10, 2021

Detective Luca Benedetti was shot and killed as he and other detectives executed a search warrant as part of an investigation of a series of burglaries.

The detectives approached the apartment, identified themselves, and asked to enter. They waited an extended period of time with no response before forcing entry into the apartment. The suspect was laying in wait inside and opened fire as the detectives entered the apartment.

Detective Benedetti and another detective were both struck. The subject was also wounded by return fire and later committed suicide.

Detective Benedetti was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Detective Benedetti had served with the San Luis Obispo Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Police Officer Christopher Farrar

Chandler Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch: April 30, 2021

Police Officer Chris Farrar was struck and killed by a vehicle during a vehicle pursuit of a stolen vehicle involving multiple agencies.

Deputies with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office had initiated the pursuit of a known felon shortly after 10:00 pm. The driver of the vehicle fired shots and at the responding deputies before entering Chandler, Arizona. The man drove through a gate and onto the runway of the Chandler Regional Airport and then back into the community. He drove to a car dealership on East Motorplex Loop where he stole a truck.

As the man exited the dealership, he struck Officer Farrar and a Gilbert police officer, causing both to suffer critical injuries. Officer Farrar was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The man continued to flee but was taken into custody after being shot at by pursuing officers.

Officer Farrar had served with the Chandler Police Department for 18 years.

Deputy Sheriff

Logan Fox

Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Deputy Logan Fax was shot and killed while conducting a welfare check at a home.

A coworker of the homeowner had requested a welfare check after the man did not report for work and was not answering his phone. Responding officers discovered all the vehicles belonging to the owner in the driveway. As Sergeant Ward and Deputy Fox entered the home to check on the occupants someone inside opened fire, striking both deputies.

Backup officers were able to extract Sergeant Ward from the home but were unable to reach Deputy Fox. Sergeant Ward was flown to a hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The subject barricaded himself inside of the house and continued to shoot at law enforcement officers who were on the perimeter throughout the day. He committed suicide several hours into the barricade. Deputy Fox was retrieved from the residence and pronounced dead.

Sergeant Chris Ward

Watauga County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Sergeant Chris Ward was shot and killed while conducting a welfare check at a home.

A coworker of the homeowner had requested a welfare check after the man did not report for work and was not answering his phone. Responding officers discovered all the vehicles belonging to the owner in the driveway. As Sergeant Ward and Deputy Fox entered the home to check on the occupants someone inside opened fire, striking both deputies.

Backup officers were able to extract Sergeant Ward from the home but were unable to reach Deputy Fox. Sergeant Ward was flown to a hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The subject barricaded himself inside of the house and continued to shoot at law enforcement officers who were on the perimeter throughout the day. He committed suicide several hours into the barricade. Deputy Fox was retrieved from the residence and pronounced dead.

Sergeant Ward was survived by his wife and two daughters, ages 19 and 5.

Corporal

Keith Heacook

Delmar Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Corporal Keith Heacook succumbed to injuries sustained on April 25th, 2021, when he was assaulted after responding to a fight call in Delmar, Delaware.

He was the only officer on duty when he responded to the call at approximately 5:00 am. Corporal Heacook was assaulted by a male subject who then repeatedly stomped on his head after he had become unconscious. The man then assaulted an elderly couple who lived across the street.

Officers from the Delaware State Police and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland, were dispatched to check on Corporal Heacook when he failed to respond to dispatchers. He was transported to a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he succumbed to his injuries on April 28th, 2021.

The man who assaulted him was charged with murder.

Corporal Heacook remained on life support so his organs could be donated.

Corporal Heacook had served with the Delmar Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his son and wife

Police Officer Anastasio Tsakos

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch:  Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Police Officer Anastasio Tsakos was struck and killed by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.

Officer Tsakos responded to assist at the scene of a fatal automobile collision on the Long Island Expressway, near the entrance to the Clearview Expressway. He was redirecting traffic when a 2013 Volkswagen driven by a 32-year-old woman swerved to avoid other cars and hit Officer Tsakos as he stood next to his marked patrol vehicle.

Officer Tsakos was taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver fled the scene in her vehicle but was later apprehended. An investigation revealed that the driver was intoxicated and driving with a suspended driver’s license. She faces charges including vehicular manslaughter, reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of a deadly accident, and driving while intoxicated.

Officer Tsakos served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years and was assigned to Highway Unit 3. He is survived by his wife, 6-year-old daughter, and 3-year-old son

Police Officer

David Parde

Lexington Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, April 17, 2021

Police Officer David Parde succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained on May 5th, 1992, while investigating reports of a suspicious person at an apartment complex.

A resident had called police after three teenagers were observed knocking on doors pretending to be delivering pizza at 12:30 am. Officer Parde and another officer were attempting to locate the three in the complex when one of the juveniles shot him. The round entered his shoulder and caused severe damage to his spinal column, leaving him paralyzed below his chest.

All three juveniles were arrested and convicted of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and were sent to prison. All three served their sentences and have since been released.

Officer Parde had served with the Lexington Police Department for 2-1/2 years at the time of the incident. He is survived by his wife, son, two grandsons, mother, brother, and two sisters.

Sergeant James Smith

Iowa State Patrol, Iowa

End of Watch Friday, April 9, 2021

Sergeant James Smith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a subject who had assaulted and disarmed another law enforcement officer during a traffic stop.

The subject initially fled as officers attempted to stop him but stopped and confronted them and antagonized them to shoot him. The man then assaulted one of the officers and disarmed him after placing the officer in a chokehold. He was able to get back into his car and fled to his home.

When the arrest team entered the home, the man opened fire with a shotgun, striking Sergeant Smith. Other members of the team were able to remove Sergeant Smith from the home. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Sergeant Smith had served with the Iowa State Patrol for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Wilson Knight

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Knight was stabbed to death by a prisoner at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.

He and another deputy were moving the prisoner to an observation area after the man made suicidal comments. The inmate began fighting with both deputies and was able to gain control of Deputy Knight’s knife, which he used to stab both deputies.

Deputy Knight was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds one hour later.

Deputy Knight had served with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for three years. He is survived by his 2-year-old child and mother.

Lieutenant

James Kouski

Hometown Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, April 3, 2021

Lieutenant James Kouski was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating a prior DUI-related crash.

He was standing on the side of South Pulaski Road, near the intersection of 91st Street, when he was struck. The driver of the car that struck him fled the scene but was arrested later in the day.

Lieutenant Kouski had served with the Hometown Police Department for 34 years.

Corporal Kyle Davis

Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch:  Monday, March 25, 2021

Corporal Kyle Davis died after being assaulted inside of the Washington County Correctional Facility while booking a prisoner.

Seventeen subjects had been arrested as part of a large multiagency narcotics investigation and were being booked into the jail. One of the men began to struggle with officers while being booked and struck Corporal Davis in the chest, causing him to suffer a ruptured aorta. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away approximately one hour later.

Corporal Davis had served with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Police Officer

Kevin Valencia

Orlando Police Department, Florida

End of Watch:  Monday, March 15, 2021

Police Officer Kevin Valencia succumbed to complications of gunshot wounds sustained on June 11th, 2018, while responding to a domestic disturbance at 4932 Eaglesmere Drive.

A convicted felon who was on probation for arson was holding his two children and his girlfriend’s two children in the apartment. The man’s girlfriend had called the police following an argument in which the man assaulted her. Officer Valencia was attempting to gain entry into the apartment to retrieve the children when the man fired through the front door, striking him in the head.

The man then barricaded himself inside of the apartment for several hours and ultimately murdered all four children, ranging in age from one to 12, before committing suicide.

Officer Valencia had served with the Orlando Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Police Officer

Gary Hibbs

Chicago Heights Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, March 12, 2021

Police Officer Gary Hibbs suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a subject at an apartment on 14th Place.

He and other officers had responded to the apartment on March 4th, 2021, to investigate a domestic violence call. During the investigation, he attempted to place a subject under arrest, but the man resisted and began fighting with him. Officer Hibbs collapsed during the struggle.

Officer Hibbs was transported to Franciscan Hospital where he remained until passing away on March 12th, 2021.

Officer Hibbs had served with the Chicago Heights Police Department for 25 years. His son also serves as a police officer with the agency.

Officer Jesse Madsen

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Police Officer Jesse Madsen was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on I-275, near Hillsborough Avenue, just before 1:00 am.

He was responding to reports of a vehicle driving in the wrong direction when he was struck by the car. Officer Madsen and the other driver were both killed in the impact.

Officer Madsen had served with the Tampa Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Reserve Deputy Constable Martinus Mitchum

Second City Court of New Orleans Constable’s Office, Officer, Tulane University Police Department

End of Watch: Friday, February 26, 2021

Reserve Deputy Constable Martinus Mitchum was shot and killed outside of George Washington Carver High School while escorting a disorderly subject off the property during a high school basketball playoff game.

The subject had been denied entry into the game and became engaged in an altercation with a staff member. Deputy Constable Mitchum, who was working a security detail at the game, intervened in the disturbance and escorted the subject out of the building. Once outside, the subject drew a handgun and shot Deputy Constable Mitchum in the chest, killing him.

Members of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, who were also at the game, took the subject into custody.

Deputy Constable Mitchum served as a reserve deputy constable with the Second City Court of New Orleans Constable’s Office for eight years and also served as a full-time police officer with the Tulane University Police Department for 18 months. He had previously served with the Loyola University Police Department.

Police Officer Dominic Jared Winum

Stanley Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Friday, February 26, 2021

Police Officer Nick Winum was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near Judy Lane at approximately 3:30 pm.

An occupant of the vehicle got out and opened fire on Officer Winum before he was able to get out of his patrol car.

The subject fled the scene after the shooting and was located hiding in a barn a short distance away. The man was shot and killed as he attempted to reach for a weapon as deputies and other officers attempted to take him into custody.

Officer Winum had served with the Stanley Police Department for five years and had previously served with the Virginia State Police for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and granddaughter

Natural Resources Officer

Jason Lagore

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Natural Resources Officer Jason Lagore died after suffering a medical emergency while conducting a search for a juvenile who had fallen through the ice at Rocky Fork Lake at Rocky Fork State Park.

Two juveniles had fallen through the ice but one was able to get to shore. Officer Lagore and other first responders were searching for the other juvenile when he suffered a medical emergency. He was transported Highland District Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The second juvenile was recovered from the water a short time later and also pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Officer Lagore had served with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources – Division of State Parks and Watercraft for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and two young sons

Police Officer

Mitchell Penton

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, February 13, 2021

Police Officer Mitchell Penton was struck and killed by a vehicle operated by an intoxicated driver in Dallas, Texas

He was working at the scene of a vehicle collision in the northbound lanes of the North Central Expressway at Walnut Hill Lane. He was securing traffic with the emergency lights from his patrol car when a vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver, traveling at a high rate speed, hit the back of his patrol car. The collision pushed the patrol car into Officer Penton.

Officer Penton had served with the Dallas Police Department for two years and was assigned to the Northeast Patrol Division. He is survived by his expectant wife and stepson.

Patrolman

Darian Jarrott

New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

End of Watch: Thursday, February 4, 2021

Patrolman Darian Jarrott was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop of a known offender on I-10 near milepost 101 in Luna County.

The driver of the vehicle was the subject of an ongoing narcotics investigation and was en route to Las Cruces to participate in a drug deal.

Patrolman Jarrott had served with the New Mexico State Police for 5-1/2 years. He is survived by his expectant wife and three children

Lieutenant

Michael Boutte

Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi

End of Watch: Monday, February 1, 2021

Lieutenant Michael Boutte was shot and killed after responding to a call involving a subject attempting suicide in the town of Necaise Mississippi.

Lieutenant Boutte was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for eight years and had previously served with the United States Marine Corps Civilian Police.

Deputy Sheriff

Adam Gibson

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, California

End of Watch: Monday, January 18, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Adam Gibson and K9 Riley were shot and killed in a parking following a vehicle pursuit of a parolee. Deputy Gibson was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and 9-month-old child.

Police Officer Brandon Stalker

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, January 11, 2021

Police Officer Brandon Stalker was shot and killed by an arson suspect. Officer Stalker had served with the Toledo Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his child and fiancée.

Master Corporal

Brian LaVigne

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

End of Watch Monday, January 11, 2021

Corporal LaVigne had served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for 30 years and was killed the day before his last scheduled shift before retirement. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Police Officer

Jason Shuping

End of Watch Friday, December 16, 2020

Officer Shuping, 25, had served with the Concord Police Department for 18 months.

Police Officer

Tyler Avery Herndon

Mount Holly Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, December 11, 2020

Killed two days prior to his 26th Birthday.

Patrolman

Cassie Marie Johnson

Charleston Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, December 3, 2020

Patrolman Johnson had served with the Charleston Police Department for two years and had previously served as a city humane officer for two years.

Police Officer

Travis C. Wallace

Helena-West Helena Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, November 12, 2020

Officer Wallace is survived by his son.

Sergeant Sean Rios

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, November 9, 2020

Sergeant Rios had served with the Houston Police Department for 25 years and was assigned to the Airport Division. He is survived by four children, parents, brother, and two cousins who work also serve with the Houston Police Department.

Officer

Marshall Waters, Jr.

Mangham Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, November 5, 2020

Officer Waters served as a part-time police officer with the Mangham Police Department and was a full-time EMT for the Northeast Louisiana Ambulance Service.

Sergeant

Harold L. Preston

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Sergeant Preston had served with the Houston Police Department for 41 years and was scheduled to retire in the coming weeks. He is survived by his elderly parents, whom he cared for.

Investigator

Lemuel Delray Bruce

Houston Fire Marshal’s Office, Texas

End of Watch Friday, October 16, 2020

Investigator Bruce was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Houston Fire Department for 16 years and had been assigned to the Houston Fire Marshal’s Office as a sworn arson investigator for five years. He is survived by his wife, 12-year-old daughter, and 8-year-old son.

Detective

Kevin Collins

Pine Bluff Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Monday, October 5, 2020

Detective Collins had served with the Pine Bluff Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit

Police Officer

Jacob Hancher

Myrtle Beach Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, October 3, 2020

Officer Hancher had served with the Myrtle Beach Police Department for one year. He is survived by his mother, father, stepmother, brother, three sisters, and grandparents.

Deputy Sheriff Anthony White

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Deputy White had served with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for eight years.

Deputy Sheriff

Kenny Ingram

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia

End of Watch Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Deputy Ingram had served with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years.

Deputy Sheriff

Ryan Hendrix

Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, September 10, 2020

Deputy Hendrix was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office for eight years. He is survived by his two children and fiancée.

Investigator

Luis “Mario” Herrera

Lincoln Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch Monday, September 7, 2020

Investigator Herrera had served with the Lincoln Police Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Detective

James M. Skernivitz

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, September 3, 2020

Detective Skernivitz had served with the Cleveland Division of Police for 25 years. He was assigned to the Gang Impact Unit and the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force. He is survived by his wife and two children.