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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/

On 03/05/2024, Technical Sergeant Christopher Philip Rock of the New York State Police died from cancer attributed to toxic exposure sustained while assigned to search and recovery operations at the World Trade Center site following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Rock entered the New York State Police in 2001 and served for more than two decades. Agency memorial records state his illness was linked to his post 9/11 duty assignment. He is survived by his family as noted in official memorial postings.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26924-technical-sergeant-christopher-philip-rock

Deputy Sheriff Bryan "Brad" Sweetman of the Harris County Sheriff's Office passed away on March 4, 2024, due to a duty-related illness. His death is considered a line-of-duty death, and he is remembered by fellow officers and the community for his service.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27067-deputy-sheriff-bryan-brad-sweetman

On 03/03/2024, retired Police Officer Steven R Galan 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. Galan 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/26937-police-officer-steven-r-galan

On 03/02/2024, retired New York State Police Trooper Bret W. Martin died at home in Macomb, New York after liver and pancreatic cancer attributed to his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Martin entered the New York State Police on 03/30/1987 and retired on 02/09/2009 after 22 years of service. Obituary records list his age as 64 and note his family survivors.

https://troopers.ny.gov/bret-w-martin
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27674-trooper-bret-w-martin
https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/03/03/bret-w-martin-64-macomb/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/bret-martin-obituary?id=54526374

Officer Christopher Callahan of the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office died suddenly and unexpectedly from undisclosed causes on 03/02/2024.

https://www.chattanoogan.com/2024/3/4/483742/Callahan-Christopher-Lee-Cleveland.aspx

Retired Sgt. Kenneth Hopkins died in a crash on the I-540.

https://www.wect.com/2024/03/04/former-wpd-sergeant-kenneth-hopkins-dies-crash-interstate-540/

Officer Christopher Gadd was hit and killed on the I-5 in Marysville while attempting to catch DUI drivers.

https://www.nonstoplocal.com/tri-cities-yakima/news/washington-state-patrol-officer-killed-by-motorist/article_67d867bb-b6a5-58bb-95bf-463880f653a7.html

On 03/01/2024, retired Lieutenant William J Gawron Sr of the Sayreville 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. Gawron served with the Sayreville Police Department for more than three decades before retiring. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26940-lieutenant-william-j-gawron-sr

Officer Andrew O’Connor died suddenly and unexpectedly on 02/29/2024. Police did not respond to questions as to cause of death.

https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/02/boston-police-mourn-death-of-officer-who-served-east-boston.html

A court worker accompanying Independence PD was shot and killed during an eviction. Independence PD officer Cody Allen was also killed.

https://www.missourinet.com/2024/02/29/police-officer-and-court-worker-killed-2-hurt-during-eviction-notice/

On 02/28/2024, former Lauderdale County Deputy Sheriff John Randall McCrary died in Anderson, Alabama due to complications from gunshot wounds he sustained in the line of duty on 02/03/2016 while serving commitment papers for a mental evaluation in Florence, Alabama. McCrary survived the initial shooting and continued his law enforcement career with the Rogersville Police Department, but had ongoing health issues stemming from the 2016 injuries. His name was approved for inclusion on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. during National Police Week 2025.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27223-deputy-sheriff-john-randall-mccrary
https://www.rogersvillefh.com/obituaries/John-Randall-McCrary?obId=30905855
https://www.waff.com/2025/02/07/former-lauderdale-co-deputy-have-name-placed-national-law-enforcement-memorial-dc/
https://bluerammedia.com/ala-deputy-who-died-years-after-shooting-to-be-added-to-le-memorial/
https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/local/name-of-lauderdale-law-enforcement-officer-to-be-added-to-national-memorial/525-b3d97246-69a8-48ee-84d6-26ea927bd75b

https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/del-norte-county-mourns-loss-of-sergeant-jessica-corona

On 02/26/2024, retired Police Officer Scott Charles Norcutt 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. Norcutt 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/26935-police-officer-scott-charles-norcutt

On Monday 2-26-2024 @ 5:30 a.m. Conway County Detention Officer Tommy Lee Foster Jr was found unresponsive in the tower of the Conway County Detention Center.

https://katv.com/news/local/conway-county-mourns-loss-of-detention-center-officer-tommy-lee-foster-jr-sheriff-mike-smith-

Achille PD Officer Rick Milner was found dead at the Achille Volunteer Fire Station on 02/26/2024. No foul play is suspected but he was reported to have died from a gunshot wound which may have been self-inflicted.

https://www.kxii.com/2024/02/23/osbi-investigating-achille-shooting/

Deputy Rakestraw died suddenly from unknown causes.

https://patch.com/georgia/dallas-hiram/paulding-deputy-dies-unknown-medical-cause-home-sheriff

On 02/25/2024, retired Police Officer Yolanda Carberry 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 her death as a line of duty illness connected to her post 9/11 service. Carberry served with the NYPD for more than two decades before retiring. She is survived by her family as reflected in official memorial records.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26939-police-officer-yolanda-carberry