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Jordan Cannon

Age :40

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 09/03/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Oklahoma City

County : Canadian

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Cleveland County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Deputy killed by her deputy husband

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cleveland County Deputy Jordan Cannon was shot and killed by her husband, Deputy Vaughn Cannon, during a domestic violence event.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkyt.com/2023/09/03/oklahoma-deputy-arrested-fatal-shooting-his-wife-police-say/

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/five-gunshots-and-screaming-from-their-bedroom-off-duty-sheriffs-deputy-allegedly-shoots-and-kills-his-wife-also-a-sheriffs-deputy-while-stepson-sleeps/

Edward Ben Garcia

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 09/01/2023

Location : Hwy 37

City : Elmendorf

County : Atascosa

State : Texas

Agency : Atascosa County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Former officer killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Atascosa deputies located a man wanted for homicide in Corpus Christi and escalated a chase. An investigator of the DA’s office together with deputies tried to stop the vehicle down Hwy 37. Police allege that he was shooting a rifle out of the window at police. Several miles later, police laid down spike strips and the vehicle stopped. Police allege that the man started shooting at them and that several officers fired shots and killed him. The man was identified as a former Nueces County Constable.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://woai.iheart.com/content/2023-09-01-corpus-christi-murder-suspect-killed-in-shootout-on-i-37-in-atascosa-county/

https://www.ktsa.com/murder-suspect-dead-after-shootout-with-atascosa-county-sheriffs-deputies-1/

https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/i-37-in-atascosa-county-closed-in-both-directions-due-to-law-enforcement-incident-crime-san-antonio-area/273-19b3c64f-d59f-46b5-8d2a-b97cc5a168dc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3A--gocEFI

https://www.pleasantonexpress.com/articles/murder-suspect-killed-in-shootout/

Gordon Earl Morris

Age :76

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : 2 Cameron Dr

City : Lampasas

County : Lampasas

State : Texas

Agency : Lampasas PD, Texas DPS SWAT, Hostage Negotiation Team, Highway Patrol, Texas Rangers

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Officer suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lampasas PD arrived at a residence and found a 69-year-old woman in the driveway who told them her husband had shot her 4 times. She was sent to the hospital and police brought Texas Department of Public Safety Swat Team, Hostage Negotiation Team, Highway Patrol and Texas Rangers who surrounded the home. They eventually made forced entry and found a 76-year-old man dead from suicide under police duress.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/lampasas-pd-one-injured-shooting-victims-husband-believed-to-be-barricaded-in-home/500-b9abac08-b448-40bb-8bee-982373049f49

Robert Rodgers

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/31/2023

Location : Hwy 233

City : Rochelle

County : Wilcox

State : Georgia

Agency : Wilcox County SO

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty in vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers was on Highway 233 at 4 p.m. in broad daylight when for unknown reasons, he veered of the road, hit a culvert and a tree and died in the crash. He had been on a routine domestic disturbance call. It is unknown what led to the single-vehicle crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlbt.com/2023/08/31/sheriff-dies-car-crash-while-way-help-others/

Frank Hayes Jr.

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/30/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Goodland

County : Sherman

State : Kansas

Agency : Goodland PD

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Cardiac arrest after standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Chief of Police Frankie Hayes passed away from complications of a heart attack after a standoff.

On August 16, 2023, Chief Hayes arrived at the location of a barricaded subject shooting at neighbors, officers, and inside his home. After two hours of negotiations, the subject surrendered. Chief Hayes left the scene and went to the emergency room, where he suffered a double heart attack. Despite surgery, he died two weeks later.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26812-chief-of-police-frank-hayes-jr

John Grant Kipp

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/30/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Plano

County : Collin

State : Texas

Agency : Plano Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Officer died by suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Kipp died by suicide at his home.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2023/08/30/second-dallas-police-officer-dies-by-apparent-suicide-this-summer/

Matthew Pierson

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/30/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Lufkin

County : Shelby

State : Texas

Agency : Shelby County SO

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in crash on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Matthew Pierson was killed on his second day on the job as a deputy when he ran his squad car ran into the back of an 18-wheeler and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/funeral-services-set-for-shelby-county-deputy-killed-in-crash/
https://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_7e9a69cc-4751-11ee-a2a4-9be144e07c45.html

David Portalatin

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/29/2023

Location : Home (Rockville Centre, New York)

City : Rockville Centre

County : Nassau

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 08/29/2023, retired NYPD Detective David Portalatin died at his home in Rockville Centre, New York after a prolonged battle with cancer attributed to his participation in rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Portalatin served with the NYPD’s Detective Bureau and was honored by department colleagues and union associations for his service and legacy.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27750-sergeant-david-portalatin

Kurt E. Jones

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/26/2023

Location : Home (Coram, New York)

City : Coram

County : Suffolk

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 08/26/2023, retired NYPD Sergeant Kurt E. Jones died at his home in Coram, New York after a prolonged illness attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Department memorials and obituary records confirm his age as 65 and note his service with the NYPD prior to retirement.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27169-detective-kurt-e-jones

Anthony Francone

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/25/2023

Location : SR 446

City : Pyramid Lake

County : Churchill

State : Nevada

Agency : Paiute Tribal Police

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Hit by car on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation PD tried to stop a vehicle for reasons they did not wish to disclose. They placed spike strips to try to stop the vehicle. Police allege that the person hit a patrol car, killing officer Anthony Francone, and was shot and killed. The FBI is investigating because the victim was Native American.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2023/aug/29/pyramid-lake-police-officer-killed-following-chase/

John Snowling

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/24/2023

Location : Cook’s Corner

City : Trebuco Canyon

County : Ventura

State : California

Agency : Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Retired officer shot wife and 8 others, killed by police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Retired Ventura Sgt. John Snowling traveled from his home in Ohio, found his wife at a bar. She had been divorcing him. He walked up and without a word shot her in the face. He killed a total of 3 people, injured 6 more. Police shot and killed Sgt. Snowling.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7.com/orange-county-bar-mass-shooting-trabuco-canyon-crooks-corner/13694011/

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-06/footage-of-cooks-corner-shooting-released-by-o-c-sheriffs-dept-shows-chaos-and-violence

Bryan Daniel Holley

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/18/2023

Location : Bonner Elementary School (Hudson Independent School District)

City : Hudson

County : Angelina

State : Texas

Agency : Hudson Independent School District Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from medical emergency in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/18/2023, Officer Bryan Daniel Holley, age 57, died from a medical emergency while on duty performing afternoon traffic control at Bonner Elementary School in Hudson, Texas. Holley devoted 31 years to law enforcement, including 17 years with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office, four years with the Angelina County Constable’s Office Precinct 1, and ten years with the Hudson ISD Police Department. Community and department tributes remembered his strong relationships with students and colleagues.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26771-officer-bryan-holley
https://www.ktre.com/2023/08/21/on-duty-death-hudson-isd-officer-caused-by-medical-episode/
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/news/texas-officer-suffers-fatal-medical-emergency-after-directing-school-traffic-8mOthWIDzbmc20ie/
https://www.carrowayfuneralhome.com/obituaries/bryan-holley

Patrick Bauer

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/17/2023

Location : Federal Correctional Institution Phoenix Firing Range

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during training exercise

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 17, 2023, Special Agent Patrick C. Bauer, a 47-year-old veteran of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation, was fatally shot during a routine firearms training exercise at the Federal Correctional Institution Phoenix firing range in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident occurred in the morning while Special Agent Bauer and fellow agents were conducting standard training procedures. He was transported to HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead in the early afternoon.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Preliminary reports indicate that Special Agent Bauer was inadvertently shot by another agent during the training exercise. The findings of the investigation will be submitted to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona for review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.irs.gov/compliance/criminal-investigation/irs-criminal-investigation-identifies-special-agent-killed-in-training-incident
https://t2t.org/first_responders/patrick-c-bauer/
https://arizonadailyindependent.com/2023/08/18/irs-agent-killed-identified-as-father-of-four/
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/friends-remember-irs-special-agent-shot-during-training-exercise
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26770-special-agent-patrick-c-bauer

Alejandro Diaz

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 08/15/2023

Location : 16600 Clubhouse Dr

City : Fontana

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Fontana PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer killed by fellow police during shooting rampage

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An LASD officer was having a domestic fight and fired shots inside of his home. He then ran to the nearby golf course, began firing shots at patrons and finally at Fontana PD who arrived on a “shots fired” call. They killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-allegedly-armed-with-two-guns-shot-by-police-on-golf-course/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/one-hospitalized-after-being-shot-by-police-at-sierra-lakes-golf-club-in-fontana/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm8JtBs5eys

Philip Sanzano

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/14/2023

Location : Fire Island

City : Long Island

County : Suffolk

State : New York

Agency : NYPD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died in boat crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

NYPD Philip Sanzano was killed when his 30-foot boat went airborne and crashed into a deck on Fire Island. It is unknown what caused him to lose control or what his speed was.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc7ny.com/long-island-boat-crash-fire-great-south-bay/13644918/

James M. Sides

Age :68

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/14/2023

Location : Alamogordo, New Mexico

City : Alamogordo

County : Otero

State : New Mexico

Agency : Alamogordo Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Died from long-term complications of gunshot wounds

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/14/2023, Patrolman James M. “Jim” Sides, age 68, died in Alamogordo, New Mexico from long-term complications of gunshot wounds he received in the line of duty on 04/03/1984 while responding to a trespassing call as a patrolman with the Alamogordo Police Department. During the 1984 incident, he and fellow officers were fired upon, and Sides was shot in the head; after surgery and decades of disability, he succumbed to his injuries. Sides previously served with the New Mexico State Police and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office before joining Alamogordo PD.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26803-patrolman-james-m-sides
https://www.alamogordofuneralhome.org/obituary/JamesJim-Sides
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/news/ret-nm-officer-succumbs-to-gunshot-wound-injuries-from-1984-LW720NUNAP0XHKlE/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990437987882718/posts/3445932535666582/
https://www.alamogordonews.com/2025/05/community-law-enforcement-support-families-of-fallen-officers/

Anthony Reno

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/14/2023

Location : Out of State in SC

City : Pickens County

County : Pickens

State : South Carolina

Agency : Clay County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Drowned

Event : Killed in off-duty scuba accident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Anthony Reno of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office died in an off-duty scuba diving accident in Pickens County, South Carolina. He had been an SRO.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/community-first-coast-mourning-loss-two-school-resource-officers-as-students-go-back-to-school/77-961b1547-fa03-4476-95f6-977d3c45fd4d

Dave Mills

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/14/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Camden County

County : Camden

State : Georgia

Agency : Camden County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died suddenly from undisclosed causes

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

SRO Officer Dave Mills of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office died suddenly and unexpectedly on 08/14/2023.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/community-first-coast-mourning-loss-two-school-resource-officers-as-students-go-back-to-school/77-961b1547-fa03-4476-95f6-977d3c45fd4d

Victor Montgomery

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/14/2023

Location : Hwy 10

City : Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Pulaski County Special School District

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died on duty from car crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Pulaski County Special School District officer Victor Montgomery was hit by a car on duty on the first day of school and killed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kait8.com/2023/08/14/security-officer-dies-after-being-hit-by-vehicle/

Jesus A. Olivera

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 08/10/2023

Location : 13000 block of Chiwawa Loop Rd

City : Wenatchee

County : Chelan

State : Washington

Agency : Chelan County Regional Justice Center

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in motorcycle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jesus A. Olivera, 23, corrections deputy for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center, suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle left the roadway about 2:30 p.m. in the 13000 block of Chiwawa Loop Road, between Lake Wenatchee and Fish Lake.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ncwlife.com/news/chelan-county-jail-officer-killed-in-wednesday-motorcycle-crash/article_142f11ba-379c-11ee-b7dd-0be9c3f4b5ee.html

Matthew Bacon

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/09/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Dallas PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Dallas officer who was involved in a fatal shooting the day prior committed suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi8ZuxN3KNk

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2023/08/09/dallas-police-officer-dies-by-apparent-suicide-day-after-fatal-shooting-of-murder-suspect/

Han Cho

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 08/07/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Garden Grove

County : Garden Grove

State : California

Agency : Garden Grove PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in car crash on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Just after 3:00 PM on August 7, 2023, Corporal Han Cho, a Garden Grove police officer, was involved in an off-duty traffic collision on his way home from work, in the City of Anaheim. He was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

ust after 3:00 PM on August 7, 2023, Corporal Han Cho, a Garden Grove police officer, was involved in an off-duty traffic collision on his way home from work, in the City of Anaheim. He was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

Jeffrey Shade

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/04/2023

Location : 136 Hemlock St

City : Bradford Twp

County : McKean

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Bradford Township PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : On-duty cardiac arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lt. Jeffrey Shade, a 32-year member of Bradford Township Police Department, died early Friday morning from a suspected massive heart attack at the station while on duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.bradfordera.com/news/local/lt-shade-longtime-bt-police-officer-dies-on-duty-friday/article_3a3e50e6-3300-11ee-87d0-2f158138dee0.html

Alexis Martinez

Age :26

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/02/2023

Location : E 22nd St in Soundview Section

City : Bronx

County : Bronx Borough

State : New York

Agency : NYPD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : NYPD officer killed by his father who committed suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

NYPD officer Alexis Martinez was reportedly shot and killed by his mentally ill father who then committed suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/video/2-dead-2-treated-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-the-bronx/

https://www.police1.com/investigations/articles/off-duty-nypd-cop-his-father-found-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide-KRVDjKg5MxmRhfdI/

https://abc7ny.com/officer-shot-bronx-soundview-off-duty/13587557/

Matthew Hare

Age :22

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/02/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Easley

County : Pickens

State : South Carolina

Agency : Easley PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer killed on duty by train

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Easley police officer Matthew Hare was killed by a train when he helped a man in a mental health crisis on the train tracks.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.police1.com/officer-down/22-year-old-sc-police-officer-killed-while-saving-person-on-train-tracks-2CxISuTobmPM3gmM/

Timothy Guyer

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/01/2023

Location :

City : Plainfield

County : Plainfield

State : Indiana

Agency : ohnson County SO

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Officer died during training

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Timothy Guyer was a father of 4 who was in the process of finishing police training when he was found dead from medical emergency in his dorm room.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/08/01/indiana-police-death-recruit-tim-guyer-dies-at-training-weeks-from-graduation/70505209007/

Jackey R. Fisher

Age :72

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/01/2023

Location : 1011 S Delano Ct

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago PD

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jackey R. Fisher, a 72-year-old security officer died after an altercation with a juvenile at ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen at Roosevelt Collection in the South Loop on Saturday night. This came on the heels after a mass arrest of 40 juveniles Chicago PD made the day before at the same location for disorderly disturbance.Police were already at the theatre, at 1011 S. Delano Court, about 10 p.m. when they were flagged down by security officer Jackey R. Fisher, 72, who was seeking help in restraining and removing from the theater a female juvenile who had allegedly hurled a slushy at another security officer, according to a police report. It appears that no violence took place but some major medical emergency occurred during the disturbance, killing the elderly officer.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/security-officer-dies-after-incident-involving-teen-at-south-loop-movie-theater/3198329/

Randall Shriefer

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : White

Date : 08/01/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Corning

County : Tehama

State : California

Agency : San Jose PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Retired San Jose PD captain Randall Shriefer died in a vehicle accident on 08/01/2023.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/san-jose-police-department-says-retired-captain-died-in-car-crash-near-corning/article_4dd74cae-3088-11ee-a0c9-bb791cf5e1f1.html

Barry Giglio

Age :65

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/31/2023

Location : 100 block of W BeauregardSt

City : Ville Platte

County : Evangeline Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Evangeline Parish SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Shot and killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

During a Ville Platte, LA, 7/31/23 drug raid on a family, US Marshals killed Sistrane Edwards, shot his wife Cynthia Soileau in the face with a bullet severingher tongue and police also killed the family dog. Their son fired back, killing US Marshal Barry Giglio.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kplctv.com/2023/08/01/police-officer-another-dead-following-ville-platte-shooting/

Sistrane Edwards

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/31/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Ville Platte

County : Evangeline Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : US Marshals

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during home raid

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

During a Ville Platte, LA, 7/31/23 drug raid on a family, US Marshals killed Sistrane Edwards, shot his wife Cynthia Soileau in the face with a bullet severingher tongue and police also killed the family dog. Their son fired back, killing US Marshal Barry Giglio.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.klfy.com/local/evangeline-parish/daughters-of-two-other-victims-in-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-speak-out/

Ronaldo Alvarado

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 07/30/2023

Location : 1700 block of N 23rd St

City : McAllen

County : Hidalgo

State : Texas

Agency : McAllen Police Department

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Killed during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/30/2023, McAllen police officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1700 block of North 23rd Street. During the stop, officers reported that Border Patrol agent Ronaldo Alvarado, 25, fired shots at law enforcement. Officers returned fire and struck Alvarado in the temple. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died from gunshot wounds. Authorities reported one firearm was involved. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.krgv.com/news/mcallen-police-suspect-hospitalized-after-officer-involved-shooting-during-traffic-stop
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/mpd-man-leads-police-chase-recovering-after-gunshot-wound/

Ronaldo Alvarado

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 07/30/2023

Location : Unknown

City : McAllen

County : Hidalgo

State : Texas

Agency : McAllen Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : CPB officer killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
CPB agent Ronaldo Alvarado was highly intoxicated, driving a vehicle that was traffic-stopped by McAllen PD. He was reportedly aggressive with McAllen PD. Upon being stopped, he fired shots from his vehicle at police. Police shot and killed CPB officer Ronaldo Alvarado.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://myrgv.com/local-news/2023/07/31/border-patrol-agent-involved-in-mcallen-police-shooting-dies/

https://www.krgv.com/news/man-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-mcallen

William Cherry

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/29/2023

Location : Hwy 10 near Lafayette

City : Lafayette

County : Macon

State : Tennessee

Agency : Macon County SO

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty by patrol car crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sgt. Cherry was killed in the line of duty by vehicle crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsmv.com/2023/07/29/rest-easy-brother-agencies-mourn-loss-sergeant-killed-wrong-way-crash/

Fernando DeSouza

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 07/28/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Boynton Beach

County : Palm Beach

State : Florida

Agency : West Palm Beach PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer crashed patrol car in traffic and died

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Fernando DeSouza was killed in a fiery vehicle crash on duty in Boynton Beach. Police did not explain why he was speeding at 2:30 a.m. when the patrol car crashed into a concrete pole and burst into flames.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/officer-feared-dead-after-fiery-fatal-crash-involving-west-palm-beach-police-cruiser/3081157/
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/westpb/2023/08/02/police-west-palm-sgt-fernando-desouza-died-in-boynton-becah-crash/70516944007/
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-west-palm-beach-officer-dies-in-fiery-crash-boynton-beach/44672617

Bennie D. Hardeman

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/27/2023

Location : Camp Creek Pkwy+Butner Rd

City : Atlanta

County : Fulton

State : Georgia

Agency : Atlanta PD (APD)

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died on duty in vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Bennie Hardeman of Atlanta PD was killed on 07/27/2023 on duty during a motor

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-pd-announces-death-of-police-officer

Michael Wood

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/27/2023

Location : Nance St+Dixie Dr

City : Newberry

County : Newberry

State : South Carolina

Agency : Newberry PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died on duty in vehicle crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Lt. Michael Wood of Newberry PD ran into a tractor trailer on duty and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wistv.com/2023/07/27/trooper-newberry-officer-dead-after-crash-involving-tractor-trailer/

Fernando de la Torre

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 07/25/2023

Location : Unknown

City : El Paso

County : El Paso

State : Texas

Agency : El Paso PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Death for undisclosed reasons

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Fernando de la Torre died on 07/25/2023 from undisclosed causes. His department only stated that the death was untimely and that he had “fallen” and refused to elaborate further.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/el-paso-tx/fernando-de-la-torre-11390231
https://www.epmpoa.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=906818

Samuel Irvin

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/23/2023

Location : Home

City : Mansfield

County : Warren

State : New Jersey

Agency : Mansfield Township PD

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Died during exercise

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Samuel Irvin collapsed during exercise and died. He was 23.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://nj1015.com/rookie-nj-police-officer-dies-after-2-weeks-on-the-job/

https://www.nj.com/news/2023/07/family-friends-mourn-23-year-old-police-officer-who-died-after-2-weeks-on-the-job.html

David Bosecker

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/22/2023

Location : State Highway 183

City : Cisco

County : Eastland

State : Texas

Agency : Eastland County Sheriff's Office

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy David Bosecker was killed on duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/west-texas-deputy-killed-line-230442216.html
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26759-deputy-sheriff-david-bosecker

Desmond Vann Bailey

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/19/2023

Location : Unknown

City : Prattville

County : Autauga

State : Alabama

Agency : Eclectic PD

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Death due to unknown cause

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officer Desmond Bailey died suddenly on 07/21/2023. He had been a military veteran who had been part of the capture of Saddam Hussein. Upon retiring from the military, he worked as Corporal for the Eclectic PD.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wsfa.com/2023/07/21/alabama-officer-fondly-remembered-following-sudden-death/