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Deputy Raquel Sachs Was a newly hired deputy who died in a crash while on duty.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/local/19-year-old-bernalillo-county-corrections-officer-killed-in-crash/article_d1e5f184-9889-11ef-978a-4b222cc836a9.html

Officer Arthur Scena was leaving a fellow officer funeral and was involved in a crash and died.

https://6abc.com/post/funeral-held-phoenixville-police-officer-arthur-scena-iv-killed-motorcycle-crash/15520231/

On October 26, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Deputy Brandon Tyler Parker, 28, of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, was involved in a fatal ATV crash on Pondfield Road near Gaffney, South Carolina. While off duty, Deputy Parker was operating a 2023 Honda Pioneer 1000 at a high rate of speed when he lost control, veered off the right side of the road, became airborne, and collided with several trees. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected upon impact, resulting in fatal injuries. Deputy Parker began his career with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office in June 2018, briefly left in September 2019, and returned in October 2022. He served as a canine handler in the Uniform Patrol Division with K-9 Kilo. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and the community mourn his loss and extend condolences to his family.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:

• 1 Fatality (Deputy Brandon Tyler Parker)

https://www.wyff4.com/article/off-duty-upstate-deputy-dead-crash-south-carolina/62723716

Officer Brandon Tyler Parker was racing around in an ATV at high speed at 3 AM when he crashed and died.

https://www.wspa.com/video/off-duty-deputy-killed-in-cherokee-county-crash/10165496/

After the officer, Benjamin Braillier was hiking on Montour Trail when he was stabbed and killed.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pennsylvania-liquor-control-enforcement-agent-killed-stabbing/

Deputy Sheriff Alfredo "Freddy" Flores passed away on April 20, 2024, after succumbing to third-degree burns from a fire at a mobile shooting range in Castaic. The fire occurred on October 10, 2023, when an equipment malfunction ignited flames in the 53-foot trailer, which was located near the Pitchess Detention Center. Flores and another deputy were severely burned before being rescued. Flores, a 22-year veteran of the department, had been undergoing re-certification training at the time. His death follows months of medical treatment for his injuries, and he leaves behind a wife, children, and other family members​

https://camemorial.org/honor-roll/tribute/alfredo-freddy-flores

A man set a fire that killed former female Oglala Sioux tribal officer Tanya White Butterfly. She had become a tribal officer when a fire 10 years prior had killed her brother. Reno Matthew Rondeau set the fire that killed her and was booked on homicide and other charges.

https://ictnews.org/news/man-arrested-after-fire-killed-former-tribal-corrections-officer

Illinois State trooper Corey Thompson was hit by a vehicle while on duty and died.

https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/state-trooper-hospitalized-in-champaign-county-crash/

Officer Sean O’Neill shot and killed his wife, then himself. Their 3 children were inside of the home at the time of the murder/suicide.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/yonkers-murder-suicide-retired-nypd-detective-teacher/

Detective Monica Mosley was shot and killed by intruders during a home invasion at her home.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-jersey-detective-shot-killed-home-invasion-police/story?id=114855149

On October 14, 2024, an off-duty Detroit police officer, 45, died from gunshot wounds after a confrontation with responding officers. The officer had been experiencing a mental health crisis, during which he called 911. Upon officers' arrival, he shot in the air, wounding two officers. One officer returned fire, fatally wounding him. The investigation is ongoing.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/off-duty-detroit-police-officer-suicide-cop-shoots/story?id=114807285

Lt. Eloilda "Ellie" Shea, 39, was killed on October 14, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. She was a lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Her husband, Anthony Shea, 49, a former sergeant at the same agency, is accused of shooting her and staging the death as a suicide. The couple had recently argued, and Anthony resigned under investigation. He was indicted on first-degree murder and evidence tampering charges. Ellie, known for her mentorship and leadership, joined the sheriff's office in 2011​.
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Anthony Shea, indicted for the first-degree murder of his wife, Lt. Eloilda "Ellie" Shea, is expected to face trial, though no specific trial date has been set. If convicted, the maximum penalty in Florida for first-degree murder is the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. Shea, a former sergeant with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, was arrested after staging the crime as a suicide. His trial will depend on the legal proceedings following his arraignment and other pre-trial hearings​.
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Update: November 21, 2024.

https://www.newsbreak.com/law-crime-520571/3639968382173-former-florida-sheriff-s-deputy-allegedly-killed-his-estranged-wife-who-also-worked-as-a-sheriff-s-deputy-staged-her-murder-as-a-suicide-then-went-to-publix-with-their-children

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/former-deputy-indicted-first-degree-murder-his-deputy-wife/NPOAOVXJPRBFNPERSWKQIAFABQ/

Officer Jacob Ross was in mental health crisis and reportedly suicidal. When police arrived, he shot an injured to officers. Police killed him

https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/3047192

Officer Enoch Hurd was killed in a crash on duty.

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/10/26/494596/Collegedale-Motor-Officer-Involved-In.aspx

A Jacksonville probation officer was fatally shot when he tried to intervene in an altercation at the gas station.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqYg_JsSKoY

On October 6, 2024, Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim, a 31-year veteran of the National Park Service, drowned while attempting to rescue a family stranded on Namakan Lake in Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. The family, who had been caught in rough weather with winds over 40 mph and 5-6 ft waves, had called for help. Grossheim successfully reached the family and was towing their boat back to the mainland when his own vessel capsized. While the family swam to safety, Grossheim went missing. His body was recovered after a three-hour search.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26806-park-ranger-kevin-melvin-grossheim
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/park-ranger-dies-while-attempting-to-rescue-civilians/71-20ed6c74-cd09-46b4-8d57-4c2437b9d22d

Atlanta PD officer, Aubree Horton was shot and killed after he broke into someone’s home. The homeowner shot him in self-defense. It is unclear what the officer wanted in his neighbor’s home.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/off-duty-atlanta-detective-shot-killed-while-breaking-douglas-county-home-deputies-say

Decatur reserve Officer Josh Brandes died in a motorcycle crash.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article293347874.html

Deputy Lex Allen Love of the Wise County Sheriff’s Office died in a single vehicle crash on duty.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/north-texas-sheriff-deputy-killed-163347810.html

Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia, a 20-year veteran of the Cameron County Constable's Office, was tragically killed when a white Chevy Silverado rear-ended his patrol vehicle on September 30, 2024. The collision occurred while Garcia was parked along State Highway 48 near Marina Bay Road, assisting at a traffic incident.

https://myrgv.com​:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Constable Shane R. Eyre, a 29-year-old officer with the Vienna Town Constable's Office in New York, died on September 30, 2024, after collapsing during a Shotgun Operator Course in Lafayette. Despite immediate life-saving efforts and transport to a local hospital, he could not be resuscitated.
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Constable Eyre had served for three years and was also employed as a veterinary technician. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, and a sister.
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In summary, while Constable Eyre's death is officially considered a medical emergency during training, a thorough investigation into the training environment, safety measures, and his health status is necessary to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27288-constable-shane-r-eyre
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/article/n-y-constable-dies-after-suffering-medical-emergency-during-firearms-training-exercise-Y8e2BjlXmKhH9BhD/

On September 29, 2024, Valencia County Sheriff's deputies responded to multiple calls regarding a neighbor dispute involving gunfire on the 100 block of La Ladera Road in Los Lunas, New Mexico. The dispute was between former deputy Michael Gabaldon and his neighbor, Thomas Rodriguez. Deputies had been called to the scene earlier in the day due to reports of Rodriguez firing a gun in his backyard. After attempting to de-escalate the situation and failing to get Rodriguez to exit his home, deputies left the scene. Shortly after, they received another call reporting that shots had been fired. Upon returning, deputies encountered Gabaldon armed with a gun. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Gabaldon did not comply, leading a deputy to fire a shot that struck him in the shoulder. He died at his home. The New Mexico State Police are investigating the incident.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries:
• Fatalities: 1 (Michael Gabaldon)

https: //www.koat.com/article/valencia-county-deputy-involved-shooting/63295134

Two off-duty Shreveport PD officers crashed in a collision, killing one officer, injuring the other.

https://www.ksla.com/2024/10/08/shreveport-police-mourning-loss-officer-matthew-rhoden-badge-1660/

Deputy Dennis Boyd collapsed and died at work from an unspecified medical emergency.

https://www.officer.com/features/honoring-the-fallen/video/55143011/mo-sheriffs-deputy-dies-after-collapsing-at-headquarters

Deputy Asson Hacker, a 33-year-old officer with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, died on September 23, 2024, following participation in a physically demanding training exercise known as the "Big Fight" at the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Evansville. This exercise required recruits to engage in simulated combat with veteran officers.
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During his session, Deputy Hacker was paired with a senior officer who had more extensive combat training and a significant weight advantage. The encounter lasted approximately seven minutes, during which Hacker exhibited signs of severe exhaustion. Shortly after completing the exercise, he collapsed and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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The Vanderburgh County Coroner's Office attributed Hacker's death to "exertional sickling" caused by his sickle cell trait, classifying it as a natural cause. However, medical experts have questioned this conclusion, noting that Hacker had no prior history of complications from the condition, even during strenuous activities such as college basketball and bodybuilding.
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Concerns have also been raised about the safety and relevance of the "Big Fight" training exercise. On the same day, another recruit suffered severe injuries during the exercise, highlighting potential systemic issues with the program. Critics argue that such drills may instill a combative mindset in officers and pose unnecessary risks to participants.
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In summary, while the official cause of Deputy Hacker’s death has been attributed to natural causes, the circumstances surrounding the training exercise and the subsequent handling of the incident warrant further investigation to ensure accountability and the implementation of safer training practices.

https://apnews.com/article/4d4b8e5c590938b22f4b59ee34fac3d9
https://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/new-details-revealed-from-wrongful-death-lawsuit-in-vanderburgh-county/

Officer David Lee of the St. Louis Police Department was attending to a vehicle crash on the I-70 in St. Louis when he was hit by a car and killed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU4hRldZCgo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TcJ_OF2OMo

A Hillsboro County deputy collided with a flatbed trailer and died.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sheriff-gives-update-on-hillsborough-county-deputy-killed-in-crash-on-us-301-in-thonotosassa/ar-AA1qQuwp

A Hillsboro County deputy collided with a flatbed trailer and died.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sheriff-gives-update-on-hillsborough-county-deputy-killed-in-crash-on-us-301-in-thonotosassa/ar-AA1qQuwp

CBP agent Brandon Brown was killed in a two-car collision on his way to work in Nueces county on September 19, 2024.

https://www.kingsvillerecord.com/news/border-patrol-officer-dies-in-2-car-crash/article_1e75a0b4-75f1-11ef-a7cb-9b21bc730573.html

Houston police were called by a woman who said she heard gunshots and that a bullet had come through her ceiling. Police arrived and found the upstairs door unlocked and a 27-year-old female dead with multiple gunshot wants to her head. In the bedroom, police found her boyfriend, a 33-year-old Harris County patrol officer, also dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Police have not publicly identified either of them so far.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/09/17/police-believe-harris-county-deputy-constable-involved-in-murder-suicide/

Police chased Eric Rexford  during investigation of a previous shooting. Police escalated the chase until Pleasant Street where he crashed and died.

https://www.wcax.com/2024/09/17/new-hampshire-man-dead-after-car-chase-shooting-littleton/

Houston police were called by a woman who said she heard gunshots and that a bullet had come through her ceiling. Police arrived and found the upstairs door unlocked and a 27-year-old female dead with multiple gunshot wants to her head. In the bedroom, police found her boyfriend, a 33-year-old Harris County patrol officer, also dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Police have not publicly identified either of them so far.

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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/09/17/police-believe-harris-county-deputy-constable-involved-in-murder-suicide/

Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez was hit by a vehicle and killed on duty while he was investigating a vehicle crash on the road.

https://abc13.com/post/texas-dps-trooper-killed-ector-county-crash-kevin-ramirez-vazquez-highway-302/15381913/

Deputy Josh Phipps of the Russell County Sheriff’s office chased a man on foot home. His agency tried to arrest. He exchanged gunfire and both the officer and the man being pursued were killed.

https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/officer-reportedly-shot-in-incident-in-russell-spring-ky

A San Francisco Police officer took his life in October 2024 after admitting to falsifying race data in traffic stops. The officer had been one of the department's most prolific ticket writers and had misrepresented the race of individuals during traffic stops. This triggered an ongoing investigation into the possible tainting of data used to combat racial profiling. Despite his death, the investigation continues.

• https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/10/cop-investigated-for-falsifying-race-data-in-traffic-stops-killed-himself/
• https://brightgram.com/san-francisco-ca/5928535/cop-who-faked-race-data-in-traffic-stops-kills-himself/

 A motorist traveling behind the motor carrier officer escorting a semi truck suddenly stopped, causing a white Ford explored crash into the back of it. The driver of the white truck died. Officer Kerstetter died in the hospital on 09/15/2024 from injuries sustained in the crash.

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2024/09/16/michigan-state-police-officer-dies-injuries-lower-michigan-crash/

On September 12, 2024, Massachusetts State Police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, became unresponsive during a defensive tactics training exercise involving boxing at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to UMass Memorial Medical Center, he died the following day.
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The academy's on-site medical team responded promptly when Delgado-Garcia became unresponsive, determining he required urgent medical care.
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Family members have raised concerns about the circumstances leading to his death, reporting that he suffered severe brain trauma, a neck fracture, and broken teeth. His mother questioned the intensity of the training, stating, "I don’t understand why it was so rough if it was just training."
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The incident has prompted an independent investigation. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. recused his office due to Delgado-Garcia's prior employment there as a victim witness advocate. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell appointed veteran trial attorney David Meier to lead the investigation, emphasizing the need for an objective review.
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In response to the incident, the Massachusetts State Police suspended full-contact boxing training activities among recruits until further notice. Col. John Mawn Jr., head of the state police, stated, "The Massachusetts State Police grieves the tragic loss of Trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones."

Reports have surfaced alleging grueling and hazing-like conditions at the academy. A former trainee, Giovani Jn-Baptiste, claimed he experienced bullying and racist remarks during his time at the academy, describing the environment as mentally abusive. He came forward and outlined his personal ordeal with racist hazing during training by the same LEO in which he was singled out to crawl on the floor and mop it with his clothing and body and other forms of humiliation. State Police have denied these allegations, asserting they do not tolerate any form of hazing, discrimination, or misconduct.
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Delgado-Garcia, originally from Puerto Rico, moved to Worcester at a young age. He earned an undergraduate degree from Westfield State University and served as a victim witness advocate in the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office before joining the State Police Academy in April 2024. He was set to graduate on October 9.
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This tragic event has raised critical questions about the safety and oversight of training practices at the Massachusetts State Police Academy. The ongoing independent investigation aims to provide clarity and ensure accountability.
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Fred Taylor, head of the Worcester NAACP, urged the media to look into the training exercises of MSP.

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/massachusetts-state-police-recruits-death-what-we-know-about-the-investigation/3489726/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/09/19/reports-emerge-of-grueling-conditions-at-state-police-academy-following-recruits-death/
https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/it-was-really-hurtful-former-msp-trainee-who-knew-dead-recruit-details-racist-bullying-allegations-at-academy/3491841/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-state-police-trainee-enrique-delgado-garcia-extreme-training-friend-interview/62245424
https://fallriverreporter.com/massachusetts-state-police-release-details-after-academy-trainee-passes-away-after-training-exercise/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/massachusetts-state-police-recruit-dies-boxing-academy/
https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-state-police-death-training-exercise-35d7304e3b01eb1e3e5d3c7785308e1a
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/09/23/boxing-training-suspended-massachusetts-police-academy-recruit-death/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/25-investigates-source-reveals-new-details-death-beloved-msp-recruit/SEOJYOCIJZCYXMGIC3JXBGZ5TY/
https://www.newsweek.com/massachusetts-police-academy-boxing-training-injury-death-1957860
https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-state-police-recruit-death-boxing-a075dbdaf139047fcd724945bf1d0f9c
https://apnews.com/article/8b7aa3bbc2828d5fcd0eda0c898605ff
https://people.com/massachusetts-state-police-recruit-dies-after-boxing-training-exercise-8713231
https://nypost.com/2024/09/15/us-news/mass-state-police-recruit-sworn-in-as-trooper-on-deathbed/
https://apnews.com/article/c25823025b5fa0d6dd27518a91315040

Corrections officer Addiel Ortiz crashed his motorcycle into a family vehicle, killing Easton Beisler in the backseat. The officer died also.

https://breakingac.com/news/2024/sep/13/9-year-old-corrections-officer-killed-in-vineland-crash/

Earl Township Police Department initiated a vehicle pursuit of David Pacoe for refusing a traffic stop. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed on North Railroad Avenue and Grist Mill Road, resulting in Pacoe’s death. The crash occurred during the pursuit, which was likely at high speed. The driver, David Pacoe, was reported to be a retired police officer, known to have PTSD.

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/1-dead-after-earl-township-vehicle-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-crash-police/article_f7f286be-7127-11ef-8e38-5feda5e062a3.html">https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/1-dead-after-earl-township-vehicle-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-crash-police/article_f7f286be-7127-11ef-8e38-5feda5e062a3.html

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/driver-fleeing-from-traffic-stop-dies-after-crashing-in-lancaster-county/

Officer Jeremy Boykins, a 29-year-old member of the West Palm Beach Police Department, died on September 10, 2024, after experiencing a medical emergency during a training exercise. On September 9, Officer Boykins participated in tryouts for the department's Emergency Field Force team, a unit trained to handle civil unrest and riot situations. During the tryouts, he fell ill and was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center, where he underwent surgery that evening. Despite medical efforts, he died the following morning.
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The specific nature of the medical emergency that led to Officer Boykins' death has not been disclosed, prompting questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The department has not provided detailed information regarding the events leading up to his illness during the training exercise. This lack of transparency raises concerns about the safety protocols in place during such high-intensity training sessions and whether adequate medical screenings and precautions were implemented to prevent such tragedies.
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While Officer Boykins' death is officially attributed to medical complications following a training exercise, the absence of detailed information about the incident necessitates a thorough investigation.
 

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-police-officer-dies-emergency-tryouts-boykins/62139771
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/west-palm-beach-police-department-mourns-loss-of-dedicated-officer
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/fla-officer-dies-after-becoming-ill-during-tryout-for-department-field-force-team
https://cbs12.com/news/local/west-palm-beach-police-department-wpbpd-mourns-loss-of-officer-who-fell-ill-during-tryouts-good-samaritan-medical-center-emergency-field-force-tryouts-south-florida-news-september-10-2024
https://bocanewsnow.com/2024/09/10/young-palm-beach-county-police-officer-dies/