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Gregory Furtado

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/03/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Cape and Islands District

County : Barnstable

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Massachusetts State Police

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died on duty suddenly and mysteriously, no disclosure on cause of death

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Narcotics Sgt. Greg Furtado of the Massachusetts State Police died suddenly and allegedly “tragically.” The cause of death was not disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/12/active-duty-massachusetts-state-police-detective-dies-suddenly.html

James Michael Russ

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/02/2023

Location : Chattanooga Police Department / Home (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

City : Chattanooga

County : Hamilton

State : Tennessee

Agency : Chattanooga Police Department

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Died from medical emergency in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/02/2023, Chattanooga Police Department Sergeant James Michael Russ, age 56, died from a heart attack after working three 16-hour days supporting the Blue Cross Bowl at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Russ was a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran and a 16-year veteran of the Chattanooga Police Department, serving as a patrol officer, traffic investigator, court liaison supervisor, and member of specialized teams including the Hostage Negotiation Team. Obituary records and department announcements confirm his sudden passing and his longstanding service to the community.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26877-sergeant-james-michael-russ
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chattanooga-tn/james-russ-11566856
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/news/tenn-officer-dies-of-heart-attack-after-working-three-16-hour-shifts-in-a-row-3oMvQ8u7UqlYqqtR/
https://www.wdef.com/gofundme-created-for-cpd-sergeant-who-unexpectedly-passed-away/

Robert Danforth Clark

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 12/02/2023

Location : Residence

City : Covington

County : Newton

State : Georgia

Agency : Georgia Department of Corrections

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/02/2023, Sergeant Robert Danforth Clark of the Georgia Department of Corrections died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his residence in Covington. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed his death. Clark had served with the department for more than two decades prior to his death. Official memorial listings recognize his death under line of duty criteria. He is survived by his family as reflected in memorial records.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26870-sergeant-robert-danforth-clark

Michael Abbate

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/30/2023

Location :

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Alberto Felix

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty by DUI driver

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Trooper Alberto Felix and Sergeant Michael Abbate were struck and killed by a drunk driver at 3:23 a.m. off Interstate 15 near D Street in Las Vegas. He and Trooper Abbate were checking on a different drunk driver when killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26840-trooper-alberto-felix

Alberto Felix

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/30/2023

Location : I-15

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Alberto Felix

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty by DUI driver

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Trooper Alberto Felix and Sergeant Michael Abbate were struck and killed by a drunk driver at 3:23 a.m. off Interstate 15 near D Street in Las Vegas. He and Trooper Abbate were checking on a different drunk driver when killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

ttps://www.odmp.org/officer/26840-trooper-alberto-felix

Brian Manecke

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/30/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Richmond

County : Lincoln

State : Georgia

Agency : Richmond County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide while under investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Richmond County Sheriff’s investigator Brian Manecke posted images of 2 young girls in “Taboo” with a host of suggestive comments by group members in a FB group. The parents of the young girls were both cops and an investigation began. Investigator Manecke disappeared and was found dead in his vehicle 9 days later, allegedly from suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wrdw.com/video/2023/12/01/gbi-wraps-up-investigation-deputy-who-killed-himself/

Jason Stuart Jones

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/29/2023

Location : 100 block of Pine Street

City : Euless

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot and killed while serving arrest warrant

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/29/2023, Deputy Jason Stuart Jones of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office assisted in serving a warrant in the 100 block of Pine Street in Euless. During the warrant service, a man inside the residence fired multiple rounds, striking Deputy Jones. Deputies returned fire and killed the gunman. Jones was transported to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, where he died from his injuries. He had served with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office for several years and previously worked in detention operations. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26860-deputy-sheriff-jason-stuart-jones
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tarrant-county-deputy-killed-serving-warrant-euless/3408251/

Michael Moran

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/29/2023

Location : S Broadway

City : Cortez

County : Montezuma

State : Colorado

Agency : Cortez PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

K9 officer Michael Moran traffic-stopped a vehicle in Cortez. It is currently unknown what transpired but a shootout between Officer Moran and an unidentified man occurred and Officer Moran was shot and injured, later died in the hospital. Police chased the man and found him on Highway 160-491 was killed in the line of duty on 11/29/2023.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26835-sergeant-michael-moran

Edwin Espinoza

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/27/2023

Location : 95th+Harlem

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Off-duty officer died in crash for unknown reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Probation officer Edwin Espinoza died in a single vehicle crash on the freeway offramp. It is unknown what led to this early morning crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7chicago.com/oak-lawn-fatal-crash-car-chicago-police-officer-killed-edwin-espinoza/14106496/

Jeremy Cole

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/23/2023

Location : Interstate 95, northbound lanes

City : Newbury

County : Essex

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Endicott College Police Department

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer died in crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/23/2023, Jeremy Cole, a 49-year-old Endicott College police sergeant, was involved in a fatal wrong-way crash while returning home from his shift. A Tesla traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 collided head-on with Cole's Chevrolet Trailblazer. Emergency responders found both drivers trapped in their vehicles. Tragically, Cole died at the scene, while the Tesla's 40-year-old driver sustained serious injuries and was transported via airlift to a nearby hospital. Authorities are investigating the crash and anticipate filing charges against the driver of the Tesla.

 

NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.

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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://people.com/police-officer-dead-after-wrong-way-crash-on-thanksgiving-morning-8753229
2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/massachusetts-college-officer-exeter-killed-040632929.html
3. https://newschannel9.com/news/local

Bernardo Rolando

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/22/2023

Location : Residence

City : Jefferson City

County : Cole

State : Missouri

Agency : Missouri Department of Corrections

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/22/2023, Corrections Officer II Bernardo Rolando of the Missouri Department of Corrections died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his residence in Jefferson City. The department confirmed his death and memorial listings recognize it as a line of duty loss under ODMP criteria. Rolando had served with the Missouri Department of Corrections for several years prior to his death. He is survived by his family as noted in official memorial records.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26863-corrections-officer-ii-bernardo-rolando

Ciji Graham

Age :34

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 11/21/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Greensboro

County : Guilford

State : North Carolina

Agency : Greensboro Police Department

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died suddenly in her sleep

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Greensboro PD officer Ciji Graham died suddenly from allegedly natural causes in her home.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wxii12.com/article/greensboro-police-department-officer-dies-north-carolina/45908039

Natalie Brown-Denby

Age :32

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 11/20/2023

Location : 10200 block of Norris Ferry Road+Bull Horn Rd

City : Shreveport

County : Caddo

State : Louisiana

Agency : Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event :

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Former Natchitoches Parish deputy and Caddo Juvenile Probation Officer Natalie Brown-Denby ran through a railroad crossing arm and into an incoming train and died when she was ejected from the vehicle at 1:20 p.m. for unexplained reasons.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksla.com/2023/11/28/former-natchitoches-parish-deputy-killed-wreck-involving-train-shreveport-funeral-services-announced/

Jonathan Terry Hayes

Age :72

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/20/2023

Location : 1196 Henry Griffin Rd

City : Appling

County : Columbia

State : Georgia

Agency : Georgia National Fairgrounds Security

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Retired officer shot and killed for unknown reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Georgia National Fairgrounds security officer Jonathan Terry Hayes was shot and killed by a young man in Appling County for unknown reasons.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/crime/a-retired-georgia-national-fairgrounds-security-officer-shot-and-killed-in-appling-county-georgia/93-54048664-bd19-494b-a6ef-8ad672c93a27

Michael Huff

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/19/2023

Location : 3600 block of Shannon Dr

City : Glendale Heights

County : DuPage

State : Illinois

Agency : Glendale Heights PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer killed wife, then self

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Glendale Heights police sergeant Michael Huff killed his wife Jacquelyn Huff, then committed suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.countryherald.com/illinois/homer-glen-tragedy-glendale-heights-police-sergeant-wife-found-dead-in-reported-murder-suicide/

Richard Louis Ruiz Sr.

Age :68

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/18/2023

Location : Home (New Jersey)

City : Jersey City

County : Hudson

State : New Jersey

Agency : Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/18/2023, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department Captain Richard Louis Ruiz Sr., age 68, died after a battle with cancer attributed to his assignment in search and rescue efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Ruiz served with the Port Authority Police for 25 years and is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, with multiple department and association tributes honoring his service and sacrifice.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26916-captain-richard-louis-ruiz-sr
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/news/n-y-officer-dies-of-9-11-related-illness-in-november-2023-HbfcYp2XJ2eILp3F/
https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/about/remembrance/their-names-and-faces-will-never-be-forgotten/richard-ruiz.html
https://papba.org/fallen-officers/captain-richard-ruiz/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/running4heroes/posts/446063514523378/

Ray Shillito

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/17/2023

Location : 8600 block of RM 2243

City : Leander

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Austin PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in vehicular crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Retired officer Ray Shillito experienced unknown mechanical failure, crashed and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-police-department-honors-retired-officer-who-passed-away-in-leander-crash

Bradley Haas

Age :63

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/17/2023

Location : State Psychiatric Facility

City : Concord

County : Merrimack

State : New Hampshire

Agency : Department of Safety

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after killing hospital security guard, a retired police chief

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Bradley Haas, 63, the former police chief of Franklin, NH, a police officer for 28 years, was working after retirement as a security guard in the lobby of a New Hampshire state psychiatric facility when an armed man entered and shot and killed him. The shooter was shot and killed by New Hampshire State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wilx.com/2023/11/17/police-shooting-with-multiple-victims-new-hampshire-hospital/

Freddy Ortiz

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/14/2023

Location : Chino Rd+5th St

City : Douglas

County : Cochise

State : Arizona

Agency : CBP Border Patrol

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed when running into pole while chasing migrants

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Border Patrol Agent Freddy Ortiz chased migrants at high speed with his ATV when he lost control and struck a pole head-on and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26830-border-patrol-agent-freddy-ortiz

Jovian Motley

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/13/2023

Location : J. Dale Wainwright Unit at 2665 Prison Road 1

City : Lovelady

County : Houston

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Died while restraining inmate

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Correctional Officer III Jovian Motley died while helping restrain a combative inmate at the J. Dale Wainwright Unit at 2665 Prison Road 1 in Lovelady.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26828-correctional-officer-iii-jovian-motley

Jorge Pastore

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/11/2023

Location : Bernoulli Dr

City : Austin

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Austin PD, SWAT

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in shootout with SWAT

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

One SWAT officer, a civilian whom SWAT fired shots at and 2 additional civilians are dead after a shootout in an Austin residence on Bernoulli Drive in Austin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/crime/2-police-officers-shot-south-austin/269-aadd0cd3-4b5a-4493-aed8-7659bf1f5f9f

https://www.kxan.com/video/swat-response-in-south-austin-apd-confirms-shooting-involved-officers/9165127/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIzT7NyPgmg

Tim Ledee

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/08/2023

Location : Lee Garland Dr

City : Opelousas

County : St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office

State : Louisiana

Agency : St. Landry’s Parish

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Retired deputy killed by friend of family friend

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Tim Ledee’s son had a girlfriend with a violent ex-boyfriend. Former officer Ledee was engaged in an altercation and shot and was shot and killed by him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/former-st-landry-parish-deputy-killed-in-monday-shooting/article_1a026898-7e79-11ee-8e76-d366470af34b.html

Lawrence Christopher Prather

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/06/2023

Location : 200 block of 8th Street

City : Cairo

County : Alexander

State : Illinois

Agency : Cairo Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot and killed while responding to disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/06/2023, Officer Lawrence Christopher Prather of the Cairo Police Department responded to a disturbance call in the 200 block of 8th Street in Cairo. During the response, a man inside the residence fired multiple rounds, striking Officer Prather. Officers returned fire and killed the gunman. Prather was transported to a regional medical facility where he died from his injuries. He had served with the Cairo Police Department for several years and previously worked in patrol assignments. He is survived by his family as reflected in official memorial records.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26705-corrections-officer-lawrence-christopher-prather

Darren Alexander

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/06/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Santa Clarita

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LASD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : LASD deputy commits suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

LASD Deputy Darren Alexander was one of 5 LASD deputies in 2023 who committed suicide, 4 of whom happened in the same week as Sgt. Alexander. He fired a gunshot to his head.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.reddit.com/r/LosAngeles/comments/17q37yg/multiple_lasd_employees_with_ties_to_scv_die_

Darren Harris

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/06/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Santa Clarita

County : Santa Clarita

State : California

Agency : LASD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : LASD deputy committed suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Darren harris was one of four LASD deputies who committed suicide the same week. He had been injured on the job and had retirement plans in the works at the time of his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://meaww.com/who-were-darren-harris-and-greg-hovland-four-la-sheriffs-officials-found-dead-by-suicide-within-24-hours-internet-suspects-foul-play

Greg Hovland

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/06/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Quartz Hill

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : California

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : LASD retiring deputy officer committed suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

LASD deputy about to retire allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest at his home in Santa Clarita.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://signalscv.com/2023/11/lasd-statement-forthcoming-on-trio-of-employee-suicides/

https://thecurrentreport.com/the-vultures-are-circling-new-just-a-deputy-letter-surfaces-amid-department-suicides-and-crushing-morale-among-rank-and-file/

Corina Thompson

Age :60

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/06/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Stevenson Ranch

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LASD, Pitchess Detention Center

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer committed suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 60-year-old female detention officer committed suicide. It is alleged that she shot herself in the chest inside of the jail.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://signalscv.com/2023/11/lasd-statement-forthcoming-on-trio-of-employee-suicides/

Arturo Atilano-Valadez

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/06/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Pomona

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LASD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer committed suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At 7:30 a.m. on 11/06/2023, homicide detectives responded to another death of a current employee. It was the fourth suicide within LASD in the last 3 days.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/los-angeles-sheriffs-department-arturo-atilano-valadez-suicide-death/14155717/

Jesse Brown Hernandez

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/06/2023

Location : Unknown

City : McLean

County : Fairfax

State : Virginia

Agency : McLean PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by intoxicated fellow officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Four people, including 3 off-duty officers, were playing with a gun while very intoxicated. During this, US Park Police officer Roy Alexander fired the gun and accidentally shot and killed officer Jesse Brown Hernandez.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-killed-in-accidental-shooting-in-mclean-police/3462397/

Braulio Rosario

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/04/2023

Location : New York City Police Department, Warrant Section, Brooklyn South

City : New York

County : Kings

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/04/2023, retired NYPD Detective Braulio Rosario died after a prolonged battle with illness attributed to his participation in rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as noted by NYPD and union memorials. He retired in January 2008 from the Warrant Section in Brooklyn South and was honored by department colleagues and associations for his service and sacrifice.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27423-detective-braulio-rosario
https://nycdetectives.org/events/wake-funeral-for-retired-det-braulio-rosario/
https://x.com/NYPDCeremonial/status/1730096696057537007
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

Darrell Cunningham Shamily

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/03/2023

Location : 18000 block of W Roscoe Blvd

City : Northridge

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : LAPD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer and passenger killed by vehicular accident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An LAPD officer and his passenger were killed in a collision with an intoxicated driver in Northridge. A San Bernardino deputy also in the officer’s car and the 19-year-old other driver were injured and survived.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/lapd-officer-killed-northridge-crash/3260719/

Omari Wright

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/03/2023

Location : US 441+County Line Rd

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Correction and Rehabilitation MDCR

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer killed in off-duty crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Killed in off-duty crash

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/11/03/miami-dade-correctional-officer-who-served-in-us-air-force-dies-in-fiery-crash/

Phoukham Tran

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 11/02/2023

Location : Mercy One Medical Center

City : Des Moines

County : Polk

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines Police Department

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died from injuries sustained in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/02/2023, Senior Police Officer Phoukham Tran, age 65, died at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa from long-term complications of injuries he suffered on 08/19/2011 when a drunk driver struck him while he was directing traffic at the Iowa State Fair. Tran was medically retired after a 30-year career with the Des Moines Police Department that began when he was recruited into the department’s cadet program and later promoted to Senior Police Officer. He was originally from Laos, served the community for decades, and was honored at memorial services and ceremonies recognizing his sacrifice.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ankeny-ia/spo-phoukham-tran-11526644
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26956-senior-police-officer-phoukham-tran
https://www.desmoinespolice.org/newsletter/obituary/phoukham-tran/
https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-police-department-funeral-service-officer-phoukham-tran-memorial/524-138c548a-87de-4e08-aa53-f692533803be
https://dps.iowa.gov/events-media/iowa-peace-officer-memorial

John Kazek

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/31/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Walton Beach

County : Walton

State : Florida

Agency : Walton County Sheriff's Office

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Killed during marine training

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 23, 2023, Jon Joseph Kazek, the 55-year-old leader of the Walton County Sheriff's Office Posse Unit, was involved in a training exercise with the agency's Beach/Marine Unit in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. During the exercise, Kazek was pulled from the water after experiencing a medical emergency. He was hospitalized and, despite medical efforts, died on October 30, 2023. The specific circumstances leading to Kazek's medical emergency during the training exercise have not been disclosed, raising questions about the safety protocols in place and the nature of the training activities conducted.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://weartv.com/news/local/leader-of-walton-county-sheriffs-office-posse-unit-passes-away-after-training-incident

Thomas Wike

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/30/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Ravenna

County : Portage

State : Ohio

Agency : Ravenna Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Officer suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Thomas Wike died suddenly from undisclosed causes at his home.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2023/10/30/ravenna-police-mourning-sudden-death-of-officer-27-in-his-home/71383587007/

Jon Arden Jenson

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/28/2023

Location : Fort Worth Police Department duty assignment

City : Fort Worth

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Fort Worth Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from COVID 19 related illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/28/2023, Sergeant Jon Arden Jenson of the Fort Worth Police Department died from complications of COVID 19 attributed to exposure during the performance of his official duties. Department memorial records and Officer Down Memorial Page listings classify his death as a line of duty illness. Jenson served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 26 years and was a United States Army veteran prior to entering law enforcement. He is survived by his wife, children, and extended family.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26827-sergeant-jon-arden-jenson
https://www.greenwoodfuneralhomes.com/obituary/jon-jenson

James Michael "Mike" Lett

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/28/2023

Location : I-430

City : Benton

County : Benton

State : Arkansas

Agency : Benton PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in on-duty crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Narcotics detective James Michael Lett struck a guardrail and died while on duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26834-detective-james-michael-mike-lett

Kelly Bernard Rolando

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/22/2023

Location : 54 Bypass

City : Mexico

County : Audrain

State : Montana

Agency : Northeast Correctional Center

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty in crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Correctional Officer Kelly Rolando was killed in a vehicle crash at 7:14 p.m. on the 54 Bypass in Mexico, Missouri.

Officer Rolando was returning to the Northeast Correctional Center in Bowling Green from a temporary assignment at the University Hospital in Columbia when he collided head-on with a vehicle traveling southbound.

He and the driver of the other vehicle were killed instantly.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26814-correctional-officer-i-kelly-bernard-rolando

Leonard C. Davis

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/21/2023

Location : Addeo Hospice House, Staten Island

City : Staten Island

County : Richmond

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/21/2023, retired NYPD Sergeant Leonard C. Davis died at the Addeo Hospice House in Staten Island, New York after a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer attributed to his participation in rescue and recovery efforts following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Davis served with the NYPD from 1991 until his retirement in 2012, including assignment with Strategic Response Group 3, and was remembered by family and colleagues for his long service and outdoorsmanship. Obituary records and department memorial posts confirm his age as 54 at the time of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27315-sergeant-leonard-c-davis
https://matthewfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/2500/Leonard-Davis/obituary.html
https://www.facebook.com/SurvivorsoftheShield/posts/in-loving-memory-ofsergeant-leonard-c-daviseow-saturday-october-21-2023/1117388100509928/
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

Wanda E. Negron

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 10/19/2023

Location : Home (New York, New York)

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 10/19/2023, retired NYPD Sergeant Wanda E. Negron died at her home in New York, New York after a prolonged battle with cancer attributed to her participation in search and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Negron served with the NYPD’s Firearms Suppression Section and retired in 2015 after 20 years of service. Department memorials and union tributes recognize her sacrifice and service.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27422-sergeant-wanda-t-negron
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://m.facebook.com/sbanypd/photos/the-sba-remembers-retired-sgt-wanda-negron-54-of-the-firearms-suppression-sectio/983452463810062/
https://x.com/NYPDnews/status/1922319675788296607