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On June 3, 2025, Sergeant Manuel Edwards, 55, of the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office, was fatally struck by a U-Haul truck while riding his bicycle on Gaston Road in Katy, Texas. The incident occurred around 8:12 a.m. Edwards was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Sergeant Edwards began his law enforcement career in 2006 as a detention officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.He joined the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office in 2008 and transferred to Precinct 2 in May 2021. In 2023, he was promoted to Sergeant and was assigned to the Toll Road Division. Known for his joyful personality and dedication to his family, Edwards was remembered by colleagues as the epitome of a family man.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/harris-county-constable-off-duty-death-20359713.php
https://abc13.com/post/investigators-say-pct-2-sergeant-was-killed-man-driving-haul-intoxicated/16660722/
https://coveringkaty.com/news/katy/epitome-of-a-family-man-sgt-manuel-edwards-remembered-after-/

On 06/02/2025, an Upper Providence Township Police Department officer took his own life in the parking lot of the township campus, according to a department statement. The police station was closed the next day to allow officers time to mourn and mutual aid patrols covered township patrol duties. Christian Flynn, 29, a full-time officer with the department, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound while on duty.

https://dailyvoice.com/pa/phoenixville/police-officer-firefighter-christian-flynn-idd-in-suicide/
https://www.people.com/crime/pennsylvania-officer-dies-by-suicide-parking-lot/
https://6abc.com/upper-providence-township-officer-suicide/

Around 9:05 p.m., officers from the Paynesville Police Department, Cold Spring Police Department, and the Stearns County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic assault at Alstead's residence on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered Alstead's wife, who had visible, non-life-threatening injuries to her head and neck. She informed the officers that Alstead had assaulted her and was armed with a handgun in the basement.As officers attempted to arrest Alstead, he appeared at the bottom of the basement stairs holding a handgun. Stearns County Sheriff's Sgt. Paul Orvis, a 23-year law enforcement veteran, discharged his firearm twice. Alstead then fired a single, self-inflicted gunshot. Despite officers' efforts to provide medical aid, Alstead was pronounced dead in his home. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that while Alstead sustained multiple gunshot injuries, his death resulted from the self-inflicted wound. A handgun and shell casings were recovered at the scene, and all involved officers were equipped with body cameras during the incident.

Larry Alstead had been a retired MSP state trooper with a long career in law enforcement, serving 32 years with the Minnesota State Patrol before retiring in 1999.

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-paynesville-bca-investigating/

On 06/01/2025, Jonathan J.D. White, a 51-year-old sergeant with the Angleton Police Department in Angleton, Texas, was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession. White had served with the department for 19 years in multiple roles, including as a leader in professional integrity and community programs. He was transported by air to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27411-sergeant-jonathan-d-jd-white
https://www.palmsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/sgt-jonathan-jd-white-jr
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/angleton-police-sgt-j-d-white-killed-line-of-duty-crash
https://abc13.com/post/angleton-police-department-mourning-line-duty-death-sgt-jd-white-was-hit-car-escorting-funeral-procession/16634883/

On 06/01/2025, Timothy Ontiveros, a 33-year-old police officer with the Bloomfield Police Department in Bloomfield, New Mexico, died from gunshot wounds sustained during a traffic stop on May 26, 2025. Ontiveros conducted a routine stop when the driver refused to comply, and during the attempt to take the suspect into custody the driver opened fire, striking Ontiveros. A second officer returned fire, killing the suspect. Ontiveros was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where he died days later from his injuries. He had served with the Bloomfield Police Department since December 2024 and previously worked with the Farmington Police Department; he also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Aztec Fire Department.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27410-police-officer-timothy-ontiveros
https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/video-reveals-what-led-to-the-killing-of-bloomfield-police-officer-timothy-ontiveros/
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/we-just-lost-a-great-soul-hundreds-pay-respects-to-bloomfield-police-officer-killed-in-the-line-of-duty/511255
https://apnews.com/article/4c0dd1510568cd411a8913978a48b799

On 05/31/2025, Officer Samuel Riveros and another officer responded to a reported shooting at a residence in Baldwin Park. Upon arrival, they were immediately met with gunfire. Officer Riveros was shot and later died at a hospital.

https://abc7.com/post/funeral-services-set-fallen-baldwin-park-officer-samuel-riveros/16853961/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/memorial-service-baldwin-park-officer-samuel-riveros/
https://abc7.com/post/baldiwn-park-police-officer-injured-in-fatal-shootout-with-murder-suspect-released-from-hospital/16624181/

On May 30, 2025, Hudson County Sheriff's Officer Justin Rivera, 29, fell from a ninth-story window of the Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City around 9:30 a.m. The building was closed to the public due to a power outage at the time. Eyewitnesses heard windows breaking before he fell out. Rivera was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10 a.m. The preliminary investigation suggests an accidental fall.

https://www.kltv.com/2025/06/01/sheriffs-officer-dies-after-falling-ninth-floor-window-courthouse/
https://people.com/new-jersey-sheriffs-officer-29-dead-after-falling-from-ninth-floor-window-11745992
https://nypost.com/2025/05/31/us-news/new-jersey-county-sheriffs-officer-justin-rivera-dead-after-falling-from-9th-floor-window-in-jersey-city/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/hudson-county-sheriffs-officer-falls-out-window-jersey-city/

On 05/26/2025, Daniel Weston Sherrer, a 31-year-old deputy with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office in Marengo, Ohio, was killed in the line of duty when he was shot while responding to a reported domestic situation at a home on County Road 26. Sherrer arrived at the location in the evening and was struck by gunfire during the encounter. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Another responding officer wounded the suspect during the exchange and the suspect was taken into custody. Sherrer had served with the Sheriff’s Office since March 2021.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27405-deputy-sheriff-daniel-weston-sherrer
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/May-2025/Statement-on-Fallen-Morrow-County-Deputy
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/05/27/devastating-deputy-shot-killed-line-duty-memorial-day/
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/morrow-county-deputy-shot-marengo-ohio-road-closed-investigation-county-road-15-26

On 05/20/2025, Michael E. Snell, a 56-year-old retired member of the New York State Police, died in Potsdam, New York from esophageal cancer related to his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Snell served with the New York State Police for 23 years, entering service on November 15, 1999 and retiring on May 24, 2023 after a career that included time with Troop B in Ray Brook. His death was classified as a line-of-duty death stemming from illness connected to his 9/11 recovery work.

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/superintendent-james-announces-line-duty-death-retired-first-sergeant-michael-e-snell
https://troopers.ny.gov/michael-e-snell
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/potsdam-ny/michael-snell-12384889
https://www.wcax.com/2025/05/28/state-police-announce-services-late-first-sergeant-michael-e-snell/

On 05/20/2025, Deputy Nate Ansay of the Florence County Sheriff's Office was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Olanta Highway near Blackwells Farm Road. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. when Deputy Ansay's patrol vehicle, traveling north, collided with a southbound GMC SUV. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital, where Deputy Ansay died. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.wmbfnews.com/2025/05/20/florence-county-deputy-dies-after-crash-sheriff-confirms/
https://wpde.com/news/local/florence-co-deputy-critically-injured-in-crash-officials-say-deer-processing-olanta-highway-meadown-prong-road-langston
https://wpde.com/news/local/local-agencies-express-condolences-for-florence-co-deputy-killed-in-crash-county-south-carolina-traffic-incident-support-ease-ache-horry-county-police-department
https://www.facebook.com/wmbfnews/posts/breaking-update-florence-county-deputy-dies-after-crash-sheriff-confirms/1126953002793273/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCcwHvAayfs

On 05/19/2025, Deputy Daniel V. Chavira, 21, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was killed in a three-vehicle collision at approximately 3:17 p.m. on San Francisquito Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Chavira, who had just completed a double shift at the North County Correctional Facility, was off duty and driving home when the crash occurred. He sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, where he later died. Four other individuals, including two minors, were transported to the hospital with injuries. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://abc7.com/post/deputy-daniel-chavira-off-duty-los-angeles-county-sheriffs-killed-santa-clarita-crash-identified/16484074/
https://people.com/off-duty-deputy-21-dies-in-3-car-crash-in-california-11738883
https://signalscv.com/2025/05/off-duty-deputy-in-san-francisquito-fatal-crash-identified/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputy-dies-in-multi-car-crash-in-santa-clarita/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl1PB5SJ8J4

On the morning of May 18, 2025, Laredo police responded to a report of an unresponsive man holding a firearm at a residence on the 8000 block of Milo Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 53-year-old male deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The individual was identified as an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer. CBP confirmed the death and stated that their Office of Professional Responsibility is reviewing the matter. The Laredo Police Department is conducting the ongoing investigation.

• https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/off-duty-laredo-cbp-officer-dies-apparent-20335170.php
• https://www.kgns.tv/2025/05/19/off-duty-cbp-worker-found-dead-north-laredo-police-investigating/
• https://www.facebook.com/lmtonline/posts/a-us-customs-and-border-protection-officer-died-of-an-apparent-self-inflicted-gu/1131850042310432/

On 05/16/2025, Alton Dale Berrian, a 56-year-old sergeant with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in Gulf Breeze, Florida, died after complications from a heart attack. On 05/08/2025, he helped a motorist move a disabled vehicle out of the roadway and later complained of pain, went to a hospital, lost consciousness, and was transferred for emergency surgery. He never regained consciousness and passed away on 05/16/2025. Berrian had served with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for 21 years and previously served with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27431-sergeant-alton-dale-berrian
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/articles/fla-sheriffs-office-sergeant-dies-from-heart-attack-complication/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/alton-berrian-obituary?id=58439819
https://weartv.com/news/local/santa-rosa-county-deputy-passes-away-from-cardiac-incident

On May 16, 2025, Sgt. Hollis Weller, a 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department, was tragically killed in a multi-vehicle collision while off duty.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/joliet-pd-sgt-hollis-weller-dies-crash-southeastern-will-county-friday-police-say/16451055/

On 05/16/2025, Scott Alan Farmer, a 58-year-old former law enforcement officer, was involved in a fatal incident in Oregon City. Farmer, who served with the Canby Police Department from 2002 to 2022 and previously with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office from 2000 to 2002, called a police emergency line stating his intent to harm himself. Officers responded to his residence on Clairmont Way around 5 a.m. Upon arrival, Farmer exited the home armed with a loaded firearm. Despite commands to disarm, he fired five shots at an Oregon City police officer, who returned fire with three shots, striking Farmer in the hip. As Farmer lay on the ground, he apologized for shooting at the officer before turning the gun on himself, resulting in his death. The officer involved was uninjured and has been placed on critical incident leave.

https://www.kptv.com/2025/05/20/man-who-shot-self-after-shooting-officer-idd-was-former-canby-pd-officer/
https://www.kptv.com/2025/05/16/police-man-dies-after-shooting-officer-turning-gun-himself-oregon-city/
https://www.kptv.com/video/2025/05/16/police-man-dies-after-shooting-officer-turning-gun-himself-oregon-city-2/

Deputy Tristan Redmond of the Churchill County Sheriff's Office died in a serious off-duty motorcycle crash on May 2, 2025. 

https://www.kolotv.com/2025/05/14/churchill-county-deputy-sheriff-injured-motorcycle-crash-dies/
https://mynews4.com/news/local/churchill-county-mourns-loss-of-deputy-after-off-duty-motorcycle-accident
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/may/14/procession-to-bring-fallen-deputy-home-to-fallon/

Sgt. Ean Esposito, 42, of the Berea Police Department, passed away early Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, after suffering an unexpected medical emergency at his home in Brunswick, Ohio.

https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/05/12/berea-police-officer-remembered-hero-after-sudden-passing/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/berea-police-sergeant-dies-from-medical-emergency.

On 05/08/2025, a second Essex County corrections officer died by suspected suicide in Roxbury, New Jersey. Authorities reported no foul play and investigated the incident as a suicide.

https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/essex/two-essex-county-corrections-officers-die-by-suicide-on-same-day/
https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/fatality-essex-county-prison-parking-lot-officer-found-dead

On May 6, 2025, a correctional officer was found deceased in the parking lot of the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Authorities believe the officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the incident as a suspected suicide. No additional information has been released at this time.

https://patch.com/new-jersey/newarknj/fatality-essex-county-prison-parking-lot-officer-found-dead

On May 5, 2025, at approximately 1:27 p.m., Lt. Allen "Noochie" Credeur of the Rayne Police Department was fatally shot by friendly fire while executing a search warrant related to a recent stabbing incident on East Harrop Street in Rayne, Louisiana. During the operation, an officer's service weapon discharged, striking Lt. Credeur. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Louisiana State Police are leading the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

https://kfdm.com/news/local/rayne-louisiana-officer-killed-by-friendly-fire

On May 5, 2025, Nassau County police discovered the body of a man on Lido Beach, Long Island. Sources indicate that the deceased was a retired NYPD officer who died by suicide, reportedly shooting himself with a handgun in the early morning hours.

https://nypost.com/2025/05/05/us-news/retired-nypd-officer-commits-suicide-on-long-island-beach-source/

On May 4, 2025, around 9:28 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a child reporting that both parents were dead at 1705 Fontana Ranch Road in Hughson. Deputies removed two children from the home and found the bodies of Daniel Hutsell, 40, and his wife, Dinella "Danee" Hutsell. Authorities believe Daniel Hutsell, a sergeant with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, shot his wife before turning the gun on himself. He had worked with the department since 2011 in roles including detective and SWAT officer. The Modesto Police Department is leading the investigation due to his law enforcement affiliation.

https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/crime/off-duty-sheriffs-sergeant-wife-killed-in-likely-murder-suicide/
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/community-mourns-hughson-mother-murder-suicide/
https://www.cerescourier.com/news/local/off-duty-sheriffs-sergeant-wife-killed-in-likely-murder-suicide/
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article305922966.html

On 05/03/2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Austin Police Detective Israel Garcia was involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Comal County, near San Marcos. He was off duty at the time of the incident. Detective Garcia was pronounced dead at a hospital in San Marcos. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation. Detective Garcia had served with the Austin Police Department since 2009.

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/apd-detective-dies-in-off-duty-motorcycle-crash-in-san-marcos
https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-police-detective-killed-off-duty-motorcycle-crash
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-officer-israel-garcia-motorcycle-crash/269-16da8063-639a-43f5-9063-7afafffef2ce

On May 2, 2025, Sput Powell was killed in a crash when a FedEx truck pulled into the path of his pickup truck on Highway 181 in the Oak Hill community near Morganton, North Carolina.

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/1-dead-crash-involving-fedex-truck-burke-county/3JO5KVUQIRF2THNEGRV2F3PP64/

On May 2, 2025, Larry Henderson was fatally struck during a traffic detail at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnet Woods Drive in Cincinnati, Ohio. Law enforcement officers from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and the Cincinnati Police Department were on-site managing the traffic when the fatal incident occurred. The details surrounding the circumstances of the accident are under investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/deputy-killed-cincinnati-larry-henderson-7ce0bc9bac2bfaa2bafa75ba918f037a

On April 28, 2025, a Birmingham police officer was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The officer was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.wkrg.com/news/alabama-news/birmingham-police-officer-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/

Deputy Brandon Sikes, 51, of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office was shot and killed on April 26, 2025, during a traffic stop along Interstate 20 near Exit 194. Deputies attempted to serve a temporary protective order to James Blake Montgomery, 38, who initially appeared cooperative but then opened fire with a fully automatic 9mm AR pistol. Sikes was struck and killed during the gunfire. Deputy Gavin White was critically injured. The suspect fled in an RV, crashed, and was later found dead inside. Bomb-making materials, firearms, and pipe bombs were discovered in the vehicle. The shooting is under investigation.

https://apnews.com/article/46238b98a00bec5984f69bb6f809e806
https://www.wrdw.com/2025/04/27/columbia-county-deputy-killed-1-injured-shooting-during-traffic-stop/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/1-officer-dead-1-injured-after-shootout-suspect/story?id=121221778
https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/1-deputy-killed-1-injured-in-shooting-during-traffic-stop-in-east-georgia/IERFBTVM5ZBTZKAHFFWVRXEVIM/

On April 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Officer Sam Lively of the Tyler Police Department was traveling southbound on Troup Highway on his motorcycle. As he approached the intersection with East Southeast Loop 323, another vehicle traveling in the inside lane changed lanes into the outside lane, striking Officer Lively's motorcycle. The collision caused Officer Lively to be ejected from his motorcycle. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Officer Lively had recently graduated from the police academy and had been sworn into the department for five months. An autopsy was ordered, and a memorial escort was held for the officer as he was transferred to a Lindale funeral home. ​

https://www.kltv.com/2025/04/26/tyler-police-officer-dies-off-duty-motorcycle-wreck/
https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/tyler-police-officer-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/501-34b208ae-4b55-4262-a8d4-2b5425a40645

On April 23, 2025, deputies from the Clark County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an occupied residential burglary in the 9000 block of NE 79th Street in Vancouver, Washington. The caller reported a male subject inside the residence, who then fled the scene on foot.​

During a search of the area, law enforcement officers discovered a vehicle nearby with a deceased individual inside, matching the description of the suspect. The individual was identified as Charles “Rob” Gardiner, the Interim Chief of the Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety Department. Evidence suggests that Gardiner died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating the incident, including the circumstances surrounding Gardiner's presence at the residence.​

• https://www.kptv.com/2025/04/26/cowlitz-tribal-sheriff-found-dead-apparent-suicide/
• https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/apr/25/cowlitz-tribal-public-safety-dept-s-interim-chief-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot/
• https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/vancouver/interim-cowlitz-tribal-police-chief-dead-home-burglary/283-212116da-910f-4203-9c10-c71c7f8fd51d

On April 22, 2025, around 12:30 p.m., Dawson County Sheriff's Deputy Jessie Perez, 42, was conducting a traffic stop on West U.S. Highway 180 near North Avenue V in Lamesa, Texas. During the stop, a passing commercial vehicle threw debris that struck Perez. He was transported to Lamesa Medical Arts Hospital and pronounced dead at 1:44 p.m. Perez had been with the department for eight months and also served as a city council member in O'Donnell and as a firefighter and EMS member. The Texas Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

https://www.kcbd.com/2025/04/22/dawson-county-sheriffs-deputy-killed-by-debris-passing-vehicle-during-traffic-stop
https://www.mywesttexas.com/news/article/dawson-deputy-jesse-perez-killed-20289266.php
https://www.yahoo.com/news/sheriffs-deputy-killed-flying-debris-230432318.html

On 04/20/2025, Christifer DeBus led police on a multi-county chase after police identified him as a homicide suspect in the killing of Jeremiah Lothamer. Officers from multiple agencies joined the pursuit as it continued into Columbia City. Indiana State Police used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. Police said DeBus fired shots after the vehicle stopped and officers from several agencies opened fire. Authorities later determined DeBus died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In May 2026, the Whitley County Coroner’s Office officially ruled the manner of death a suicide.

https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-man-died-of-suicide-after-police-chase-ended-in-gunfire/article_8ad42a0d-071f-44b4-80c8-63fde2580b04.html
https://www.21alivenews.com/2026/05/04/whitley-county-coroner-rules-homicide-suspect-involved-2025-pursuit-shootout-with-police-died-by-suicide/
https://wowo.com/man-killed-in-whitley-county-police-pursuit-ruled-suicide-indiana-state-police-say/

On April 15, 2025, Lieutenant Helio Garcia of the South Fulton Police Department was killed in a head-on collision while on duty. Garcia was driving his patrol vehicle eastbound on Flat Shoals Road near Connell Road when his vehicle was hit head on by a car. Garcia was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and died.

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/south-fulton-police-officer-helio-garcia-killed-head-on-crash
https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/south-fulton-police-lieutenant-killed-in-head-on-crash-while-on-duty/EFHGAODAJ5HW7FY22TLGEUQYO4
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-fulton-county/south-fulton-police-lieutenant-killed-head-on-crash-while-duty/SVB3U4TJS5FK3LW6CXEH6OCMAI
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27380-lieutenant-helio-garcia

On April 13, 2025, the Walton County Sheriff's Office announced the death of Deputy Jake Monk, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an off-duty traffic accident. Deputy Monk was a U.S. military veteran and the father of two children. The Sheriff's Office described him as a dedicated deputy and soldier who served his country with honor. The community mourns his loss, and a donation fund has been established through Deputies Beyond the Badge to support his family.​

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/walton-county/walton-county-deputy-dies-off-duty-traffic-accident/TYFCRNLTVBB6DCC7ZD3SDZIUPE/

On 04/12/2025, Thomas K. Herrick, a 71-year-old retired investigator with the New York State Police, died in Bethpage, New York from prostate cancer that resulted from his assignment to search and recovery operations at the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Herrick had joined the New York State Police on October 18, 1982 and served 26 years before retiring on August 19, 2009. His death was later determined to be a line-of-duty death linked to his 9/11 response work.

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/line-duty-death-retired-investigator-thomas-k-herrick
https://troopers.ny.gov/thomas-k-herrick
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27671-investigator-thomas-k-herrick

On 04/10/2025, 34-year-old Officer Malissa Torres of the Chicago Police Department, assigned to the 18th District, was found fatally shot in a first-floor restroom at the station on 1160 N. Larrabee St. in Chicago’s Near North Side around 2:30 a.m. The wound was ruled an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Her colleagues described her as warm, caring, deeply proud of her young son, and a valued member of the CAPS unit.

https://www.police1.com/mental-health-outreach/she-actually-listened-and-cared-chicago-pd-mourns-loss-of-officer-who-died-inside-district-station/ Police1
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/04/10/off-duty-police-officer-dies-at-18th-district-station/ Chicago Sun-Times
https://abc7chicago.com/post/person-seen-taken-stretcher-18th-district-chicago-police-station-north-side/16152113/ABC7 Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/off-duty-chicago-police-officer-dies-inside-near-north-side-station/ FOX 32 Chicago

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard of the Wood County Sheriff's Office was involved in a vehicle collision at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway 37-S, between Quitman and Winnsboro. Deputy Pollard's patrol vehicle collided with the back of a semi-truck. She was transported to UT Health Quitman, where she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured. Deputy Pollard had served with the Wood County Sheriff's Office for over eight years and had previously served with the Fannin County Sheriff's Office and the Collin County Sheriff's Office.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27379-deputy-sheriff-melissa-pollard
https://www.kltv.com/2025/04/09/wood-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-killed-wreck/

On April 9, 2025, Correctional Officer David Hilburger, 53, was found deceased in his state housing unit at Groveland Correctional Facility after failing to report for duty. A wellness check was conducted, and he was discovered in his room. The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association called Hilburger’s passing “tragic” and stated they would continue to monitor the ongoing investigation.​

https://www.corrections1.com/officer-down/the-nicest-person-i-ever-met-loved-ones-mourn-co-found-dead-in-n-y-state-housing
https://13wham.com/news/local/shocked-saddened-upset-groveland-correctional-facility-new-york-state-prison-corrections-officer-found-dead-at-housing-unit
https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/local/loved-ones-remember-correctional-officer-found-dead-state-housing/71-d33519e4-7f77-4abf-a548-d5b8ece68588

On April 8, 2025, a U.S. probation officer assigned to the federal courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa, died by suicide while on duty. The officer sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the courthouse building at 111 Seventh Avenue. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Des Moines Police Department is investigating the incident.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/shooting-federal-courthouse-downtown-des-153705687.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/probation-officer-dies-self-inflicted-211214896.html
https://www.kcci.com/article/probation-officer-dies-des-moines-federal-courthouse-shooting/60554138
https://who13.com/news/probation-officer-dies-in-des-moines-federal-courthouse-shooting/

Braydon Butler, 20, a detention officer with the Barrow County Sheriff's Office, was killed in an off-duty vehicle crash.

https://accesswdun.com/article/2025/4/1290319/barrow-county-officer-dies-in-off-duty-accident
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/barrow-county-sheriffs-office-mourning-death-young-officer
https://people.com/officer-weeks-short-graduating-police-academy-dies-off-duty-accident-11715063

On April 4, 2025, Suffolk County Police officers conducted a welfare check at the Brentwood residence of Bruce Boyd, a retired New York City Department of Correction officer. Upon arrival, Boyd's wife allowed officers into the home, where they found Boyd holding a knife and suffering from self-inflicted wounds. Boyd allegedly moved toward the officers with the knife. At least one officer fired, striking him. Boyd was transported to South Shore University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/long-island/long-island-brentwood-police-shooting/6213763/
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/brentwood-long-island-police-involved-shooting/
https://abc7ny.com/post/brentwood-police-involved-shooting-retired-nyc-correction-officer-charged-officers-holding-knife-shot-killed/16128187/
https://patch.com/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/police-involved-fatal-shooting-ex-prison-guard-probed-ny-ag
https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2025/attorney-general-james-office-special-investigation-opens-investigation-4