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On 04/08/2024, retired New York City Police Officer Alfred George Williams died at the age of 66 in Huntington Station, New York. Williams served in the United States Air Force before joining the NYPD, where he was a member of the Highway Patrol and responded to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, contributing to rescue and recovery efforts. Records indicate he later developed cancer attributed to his 9/11 exposure. After retirement he advocated for the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27324-police-officer-alfred-george-williams
https://maconnellfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/8181
https://huntingtonnow.com/alfred-g-williams-dies-retired-nypd-officer/
https://www.facebook.com/SurvivorsoftheShield/posts/in-loving-memory-of-police-officer-alfred-george-williamseow-monday-april-8-2024/969490308633042/
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

On 04/08/2024, Deputy Matthew Hare of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office served an arrest warrant at a residence in the 200 block of McAlister Road in Easley. During the warrant service, a man inside the residence fired multiple rounds, striking Deputy Hare. Deputies returned fire and killed the gunman. Hare was transported to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries. He had served with the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office since 2018 and previously worked as a detention deputy. He is survived by his wife and children.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26964-deputy-sheriff-matthew-hare

Correctional Sergeant Andrew "Drew" Faught, 27, died in an automobile crash on April 8, 2024, while serving as a member of the Illinois Department of Corrections Tactical Response Team.

https://fredcdames.com/tribute/details/8782/Andrew-Faught/obituary.html

On 04/06/2024, Special Agent Esteban Gabriel Pena of the United States Department of Homeland Security died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Official memorial listings classify his death as a line of duty illness connected to his post 9/11 assignment. Pena served in federal law enforcement for more than two decades and participated in extended recovery operations after the attacks. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26948-special-agent-esteban-gabriel-pena

Chicago PD officer Celal Cenker Surgit committed suicide at his home while off-duty. He had been an immigrant from Turkey.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2024/05/16/off-duty-chicago-police-officer-dies-by-apparent-suicide-in-west-loop-home

SRO Officer Christopher Sherer died in a car crash under unknown circumstances.

https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/jasper-police-officer-mourned-after-fatal-wreck/502-15c4238b-0f79-450d-b871-1c75c220b63f

Officer Young was killed in an on-duty crash.

https://www.13abc.com/2024/04/06/deputy-dies-2-days-after-on-duty-crash-sheriff-announces/

Clare County Mounted Deputy Kimba MacRitchie fell off her horse and died on April 2, 2024 in Tennessee at an unknown location with no further details released from police.

https://www.wnem.com/2024/04/03/clare-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-loss-mounted-deputy/

Retired Battle Creek, MI police lieutenant Ray Felix abducted his wife who was divorcing him, took her to a motel where he killed her in front of their children and fled. He was located elsewhere by police and when confronted, he committed suicide. Police found 2 teenage boys sitting next to their dead mom.

https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2024/04/ex-michigan-cop-allegedly-killed-wife-then-himself-in-front-of-kids.html

On 04/02/2024, retired Police Officer Adam Jangle of the New York City Police Department died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Official memorial listings classify his death as a line of duty illness connected to his post 9/11 service. Jangle served with the NYPD for more than two decades before retiring. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26947-police-officer-adam-jangle

Police were sent to a wellness check for unknown reasons and discovered that Officer Jerel McGeachy had shot and killed his 12-year-old son Jerel and his wife Domonique, then committed suicide.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13285033/Police-officer-shoots-dead-wife-son-murder-suicide-Kansas-City.html

Officer Buckner of the Tucson PD died during a crash on duty.

https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-police-officer-killed-in-crash/article_42d35f8c-f031-11ee-a912-1f79d8fa9d9b.html

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-verdigris-off-duty-police-officer-killed-easter-crash-i44/60393757

On 03/29/2024, retired Police Officer Steven J Paveglio of the New York City Police Department died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Official memorial listings classify his death as a line of duty illness connected to his post 9/11 service. Paveglio served with the NYPD for more than two decades before retiring. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26946-police-officer-steven-j-paveglio

Officer Sean Clayton Smith, 32, of Lake Charles, with the Lake Charles Police Department was killed in a single-vehicle accident early Friday morning in Sulphur.

https://www.kplctv.com/2024/03/30/lake-charles-police-officer-dies-crash/

A Kenworth truck left the road and accidentally hit a parked police vehicle, killing the deputy.

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/dekalb-county-sheriffs-deputy-killed-in-crash/

On 03/28/2024, NYPD Detective Alfredo Varela of the 107 Precinct Detective Squad died after a long battle with illness attributed to rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. His name appears on the NYPD 9/11 Tribute list among members of the service who died from conditions related to 9/11 exposure, confirming his role in the department and place of death.

https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.nycpba.org/in-memoriam/

Retired Birmingham Officer Bronwyn Fortner died in a crash. Details are unknown.

https://www.al.com/news/2024/04/beloved-security-officer-killed-alongside-his-dog-in-horrific-birmingham-crash.html

On 03/27/2024, retired Trooper Nicholas Georgeadis of the New York State Police died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Official memorial listings classify his death as a line of duty illness connected to his post 9/11 assignment. Georgeadis served with the New York State Police for more than two decades before retiring. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26945-trooper-nicholas-georgeadis

A NYPD officer was shot and killed on duty during a traffic stop.

https://brooklyn.news12.com/nyc-mayor-nypd-officer-killed-in-queens-shooting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOYqCX87eWE

Officer Troy Rawlings of the Vancouver PD died suddenly from a medical emergency on 03/24/2024.

https://katu.com/news/local/vancouver-police-mourns-the-loss-of-veteran-officer-and-us-army-member-troy-rawlins-clark-county-washington

On 03/23/2024, retired NYPD Sergeant Frank J. Cimmino died at his home in Ballston Lake, New York after a battle with glioblastoma attributed to his participation in rescue and recovery efforts following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Cimmino served with the NYPD, achieving the rank of Sergeant, and his name appears on the NYPD 9/11 Tribute list of members who died from 9/11 related illnesses. Obituary records confirm his age as 65 and note his life and service.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27272-sergeant-frank-cimmino
https://www.mcveighfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Frank-Cimmino/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/frank-cimmino-obituary?id=54706183
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.facebook.com/Running4Heroes/posts/mile-1926-honoring-fallen-nypd-sergeant-frank-cimmino-with-a-1-mile-run-carrying/953799483591008/

On 03/22/2024, retired Police Officer Troy David Patterson of the New York City Police Department died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Official memorial listings classify his death as a line of duty illness connected to his post 9/11 service. Patterson served with the NYPD for more than two decades before retiring. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26944-police-officer-troy-david-patterson

Wakulla Deputy Jesse Dwayne Metcalf died suddenly on 03/22/2024 of unknown causes.

https://www.wtxl.com/crawfordville/wakulla-county-sheriffs-office-mourns-the-loss-of-one-of-their-own

On 03/21/2024, retired NYPD Officer Joseph M. Stillitano died in Center Moriches, New York after a long battle with cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Stillitano retired from the NYPD in 2002 and later developed esophageal cancer which spread to his lungs and other organs, leading to his death at age 62. Funeral services were held in March 2024.

https://www.moloneyfh.com/obituaries/joseph-m-stillitano
https://longisland.news12.com/911-first-responder-from-center-moriches-dies-from-terminal-cancer-at-age-62
https://www.facebook.com/nycpba/posts/in-center-moriches-to-honor-and-remember-queens-north-task-force-hero-po-joseph-/1121304033547247/
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

On 03/21/2024, retired NYPD Detective Vincent N. Carney died in Monroe, New York after a battle with cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery efforts following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Obituary records show he was 53 years old and served with the NYPD’s Mounted Unit prior to his retirement in 2018. His family reported his long fight with illness stemming from exposure during the WTC recovery.

https://www.lsvpmemorialhome.com/obituary/2VFJu
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/vincent-carney-obituary?id=54711284
https://www.thephoto-news.com/milestones/obituaries/vincent-n-carney-53-ND3261168
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

Officer Scott Hollingsworth died in a car crash while driving home after a shift.

https://www.ksn.com/news/clearwater-police-department-mourns-loss-of-officer/

On 03/15/2024, retired NYPD Sergeant Albert Morabito died in Melville, New York after a long battle with cancer attributed to his participation in rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Memorial records note he served with the Highway Unit (#3) and after over 40 years of service his name was added to the NYPD’s 9/11 tribute list of members who died from exposure-related illnesses. Obituary records list his birth in 1943 and his passing in 2024.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27745-sergeant-albert-morabito
https://www.massapequafuneralhome.com/obituaries/Albert-Morabito?obId=44663209
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/albert-morabito-obituary?id=54545997
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.facebook.com/nycpba/posts/794966742847646

On 03/15/2024, retired Police Officer Peter Grzilmalski of the New York City Police Department died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Official memorial listings classify his death as a line of duty illness connected to his post 9/11 service. Grzilmalski served with the NYPD for more than two decades before retiring. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26943-police-officer-peter-grzilmalski

SRO Zachary Fuhrman was found deceased suddenly from undisclosed causes at the 900 block of North Mill Run Boulevard.

https://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2024/03/18/a-profound-loss-eastern-hancock-sro-and-shirley-police-department-officer-gone-too-soon/

Detention officer Shari Rouse was a corrections officer killed in a crash on U.S. 90.

https://www.wxxv25.com/hancock-county-deputy-killed-in-wreck-on-u-s-90/

Officer Robert Gibbs died suddenly at the Detention Center’s Prison Health Services Wing from an unknown medical emergency.

https://6abc.com/philadelphia-corrections-officer-dies-robert-gibbs-department-of-prisons-philly-detention-center/14529252/

Officer Justin Hare was on duty performing a welfare check when he was shot and killed.

https://www.policemag.com/patrol/news/15666493/new-mexico-state-police-officer-shot-killed-near-tucumcari

Sgt. William Andringa died unexpectedly at his home on 03/14/2024. His cause of death was not released.

https://www.abc12.com/news/local/fenton-police-mourning-the-death-of-one-of-their-officers/article_86dca994-e231-11ee-a45d-bf5e1e31ddbc.html

Deputy Sanfratello was working a special assignment detail at Batavia Downs and died after involvement in an incident with patrons there.

https://nypost.com/2024/03/10/us-news/longtime-ny-sheriffs-deputy-dies-during-brawl-with-casino-customer/

Police chief Anthony Anderson died from a medical emergency during a basketball game at the local community college.

https://www.kplctv.com/2024/03/10/police-chief-dies-after-collapsing-college-basketball-game/?outputType=amp

On 03/09/2024, retired Police Officer Joseph Geschwind of the New York City Police Department died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained during rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Official memorial listings classify his death as a line of duty illness connected to his post 9/11 service. Geschwind served with the NYPD for more than two decades before retiring. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26941-police-officer-joseph-geschwind

On 03/08/2024, retired NYPD Sergeant Paul R. Hargrove died in Melville, New York after a long battle with illness attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Hargrove served with the NYPD for 35 years as a member of the Emergency Service Unit and was a U.S. Army veteran. Obituary records list his age as 77 and note his life, family, and long service.

https://www.nhpfh.com/post/paul-r-hargrove
https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/27317-sergeant-paul-r-hargrove
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.facebook.com/InMemoriamSept11/posts/rest-in-eternal-peace-nypd-hero-paul-hargrove-on-march-8th-paul-r-hargrove-enter/800296428796289/

Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna was killed in a helicopter crash along with two members of the New York National Guard in Starr County, Texas.

https://www.kwqc.com/2024/03/11/2-national-guard-soldiers-1-border-patrol-agent-killed-texas-helicopter-crash-are-identified/

Officer Jeremy Wilson of the Ohatchee PD was shot and killed while off-duty in a family violence event.

https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-sylacauga-police-department-coosa-valley-medical-center-hospital-jeremy-dewayne-wilson-ohatchee-police-department-commerce-drive-talladega-sheriffs-office

https://www.al.com/news/2024/03/alabama-police-officer-killed-in-off-duty-domestic-shooting.html

https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/off-duty-ohatchee-police-officer-killed-in-sylacauga-shooting/