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Nichole Shuff-Balint

Age :33

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 07/29/2022

Location : County Fair

City : Clare County

County : Clare

State : Michigan

Agency : Clare County SO

Cause of Death : Fall from height

Event : Fell from horse and died

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Nichole Shuff-Balint fell off a mounted horse on duty and died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26307-mounted-deputy-nichole-shuff-balint

David J. Lee

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 07/29/2022

Location : World Trade Center

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

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 07/29/2022, former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Officer David J. Lee died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Lee participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26537-police-officer-david-j-lee
https://www.panynj.gov/police/en/memorial.html
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/david-lee-obituary?id=37668444

Jean-Harold Louis Astree

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/28/2022

Location : Capps Ferry Rd

City : Fairburn

County : Douglas

State : Georgia

Agency : Fairburn PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in on-duty crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sergeant Jean-Harold Astree was killed in a four-car crash on Capps Ferry Road near Brookcrest Court in Douglasville when he collided with a truck traveling in the southbound lane. The truck spun and crashed into an SUV traveling northbound. Sergeant Astree's car crossed into the southbound lane and struck another truck head-on. The occupants in the three other vehicles were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Sergeant Astree succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26314-sergeant-jan-harold-louis-astree

Daniel Vasquez

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 07/25/2022

Location : 21st Street and Clay Street

City : North Kansas City

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Clay County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Authorities said Officer Vasquez pulled a man over because of an expired temporary tag on the car when the man fired his weapon at him., killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kwch.com/2022/07/25/gov-laura-kelly-orders-flags-half-staff-north-kansas-city-police-officer/

https://www.newstribune.com/news/2022/jul/20/missouri-officer-dies-after-being-shot-during/

https://www.kwch.com/2022/07/20/just-unfathomable-officer-shot-killed-while-pulling-over-vehicle-expired-temp-tags/

Matthew Eugene Yates

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/24/2022

Location : 1100 block of Ashwood Drive

City : South Charleston

County : Clark

State : Ohio

Agency : Clark County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Yates was trapped inside of a mobile home when someone shot him. Police escalated a standoff that lasted several hours. When it was resolved, Deputy Yates was found critically injured, flown out but died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26302-deputy-sheriff-matthew-eugene-yates

James Anthony Mastricovo

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/24/2022

Location : World Trade Center

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 07/24/2022, former New York City Police Department Detective James Anthony Mastricovo died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Mastricovo participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26536-detective-james-anthony-mastricovo
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-mastricovo-obituary?id=37593359

Anthony Mazurkiewicz

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/21/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Rochester

County : Monroe

State : New York

Agency : Rochester PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Killed on duty during narcotics investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cityofrochester.gov/OfficerLineofDutyDeath/

https://www.roccitynews.com/news-opinion/man-accused-in-officer-anthony-mazurkiewiczs-death-faces-life-without-parole-14946486

https://www.rochesterfirst.com/rochester/rochester-city-council-county-legislature-gov-react-to-officer-killed/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 07/20/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/20/2022, a Chicago Police Department officer described as a father of five died by suicide after enduring extreme work stress and exhaustion from working 23 consecutive days without a break. The department later acknowledged widespread burnout, citing long hours, mandatory overtime, and emotional strain following years of increased violent-crime response. Mental-health advocates and colleagues have since used his death as an example of the urgent need for structural reform within the department’s scheduling and wellness programs.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/07/20/cops-in-crisis-chicago-police-officer-dies-by-suicide-after-working-23-days-straight/

Christopher James Nelson

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/19/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Edmond

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Edmond PD

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sergeant CJ Nelson was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a utility truck on Broadway Extension at Comfort Drive at about 3:00 pm.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26288-sergeant-christopher-james-nelson

Christopher John Marcello

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/19/2022

Location : Louisiana Highway 1

City : Grand Isle

County : Jefferson Parish

State : Louisiana

Agency : Grand Isle Police Department

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer killed in vehicle crash while responding to call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/19/2022, Grand Isle Police Chief Christopher John Marcello was killed in a vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 1 while responding to a call for service. Authorities reported that his patrol vehicle struck a utility pole during the response. Marcello died from injuries sustained in the crash. He had served as chief of the Grand Isle Police Department and was 50 years old at the time of his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26535-chief-of-police-christopher-john-marcello
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/grand-isle-police-chief-killed-in-crash/article_6e8f2e9a-072f-11ed-9c6b-43d2d62c4c3e.html
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/jefferson/grand-isle-police-chief-killed-in-crash/289-3c2c7e6d-1e72-4e7c-8e0f-3e9d2c5f4b6a

Israel Molina

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 07/17/2022

Location : 2500 block of Perryville Ave

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : North Las Vegas PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer Molina killed his daughter, then self

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

North Las Vegas PD responded to a call alleging a shooting. When they arrived, they found the wife of Las Vegas officer Israel Molina and her son who had just escaped the home. Officer Israel Molina and his daughter Sofia were inside. Officer Molina shot and killed his 12-year-old daughter, then committed suicide as police approached. He had been a Las Vegas Metropolitan PD officer for 6 years.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-respond-to-northwest-valley-homicide

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2022/07/21/police-off-duty-north-las-vegas-cop-killed-daughter-murder-suicide/10122614002/

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/07/18/north-las-vegas-police-officer-kills-daughter-self-leaves-wife-son-wounded/

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nlv-police-officer-kills-daughter-self-police-say/

Brian D. Oliff

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/17/2022

Location : Downtown

City : Natchitoches

County : Natchitoches

State : Louisiana

Agency : Natchitoches PD

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Officer died on duty from heat exhaustion

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

The Natchitoches Police Department announced that while working in the downtown district of Natchitoches, Officer Brian Olliff died. Olliff reportedly had an unexpected heat-related medical event that ultimately led to his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26286-police-officer-brian-d-olliff

Vincent Parks

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/17/2022

Location : Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy, Camp Robinson

City : North Little Rock

County : Pulaski

State : Arkansas

Agency : Jonesboro Police Department

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Died during training exercise

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 17, 2022, Patrolman Vincent Anthony Parks, a 38-year-old recruit with the Jonesboro Police Department, died after collapsing during physical training exercises at the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy located within Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was his first day at the academy, following a month of in-house instructional training with the department. Initial reports indicated that Parks began showing signs of medical distress shortly before starting an exercise. Instructors administered oxygen, and he was able to walk to an ambulance. However, he suffered cardiac arrest upon entering the ambulance and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
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The Arkansas State Police initiated a criminal investigation into Parks' death after discovering discrepancies between initial statements and new evidence. Preliminary accounts suggested that Parks had not engaged in significant physical activity prior to his collapse. However, subsequent findings, including cellphone footage, revealed that he had participated in approximately 25 minutes of physical exercises, contradicting earlier reports.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26305-patrolman-vincent-anthony-parks
https://www.ktlo.com/2022/12/22/investigation-finds-jonesboro-officer-participated-in-exercises-leading-up-to-his-death-contradicting-initial-accounts/
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/jonesboro-police-department-mourn-vincent-parks/91-d93a30ec-6d5b-4f39-8d7a-3f2d65abfa16

Lawrence George Koren

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/16/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Bernalillo

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County SO

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Killed on duty in helicopter crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Undersheriff Larry Koren, Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison, and Lieutenant Fred Beers were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26283-undersheriff-lawrence-george-koren

Michael Levinson

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/16/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Bernalillo

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County SO

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed on duty in helicopter crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison, Undersheriff Larry Koren, and Lieutenant Fred Beers were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico. Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26285-deputy-sheriff-michael-adam-levison

Frederick Douglas Beers III

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/16/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Bernalillo

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Bernalillo County SO

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Killed on duty in helicopter crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Sheriff Michael Levison, Undersheriff Larry Koren, and Lieutenant Fred Beers were killed when the agency's helicopter, Metro 2, crashed near Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department was also killed in the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26284-lieutenant-fred-douglas-beers-iii

Nicholas Holovinsky

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/15/2022

Location : World Trade Center

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 07/15/2022, former New York City Police Department Detective Nicholas Holovinsky died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Holovinsky participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26534-detective-nicholas-holovinsky
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/nicholas-holovinsky-obituary?id=37549136

Ronald D. Spangler Jr.

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/14/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Pine Grove Township

County : Schuykill

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Pennsylvania Parole Board

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in on-duty crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Parole Supervisor Ronald Spangler was killed in a vehicle crash near mile marker 98.8 on southbound I-81 in Pine Grove Township when his vehicle struck the back of a tractor-trailer that had slowed in traffic.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26359-parole-supervisor-ronald-d-spangler-jr

Rachel Elizabeth Vielmas

Age :40

Gender :Female

Race : Latinx

Date : 07/14/2022

Location : Interstate 805

City : San Diego

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Officer killed in vehicle crash while on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/14/2022, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Officer Rachel Elizabeth Vielmas was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 805 in San Diego, California. Authorities reported that while on duty, her government vehicle was involved in a collision. Vielmas died from injuries sustained in the crash. She served with the Department of Homeland Security and was 40 years old at the time of her death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26533-officer-rachel-elizabeth-vielmas
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/dhs-officer-killed-in-crash-san-diego/509-7b2e4f7c-9a1c-4b7a-b1d5-2e7d4c6f8e3a
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/dhs-officer-killed-crash-i-805/2998211/

Frederick G. Maley

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/13/2022

Location : World Trade Center

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

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 07/13/2022, former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Officer Frederick G. Maley died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Maley participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26532-police-officer-frederick-g-maley
https://www.panynj.gov/police/en/memorial.html
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/frederick-maley-obituary?id=37534784

Paul Schippereit

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/11/2022

Location : Miami Police Department Headquarters

City : Miami

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Officer suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/11/2022, Miami Police Officer Paul Schippereit died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities reported that Schippereit was at Miami Police Department Headquarters at the time of his death. He had served with the Miami Police Department for many years and was assigned to the Homicide Unit. His death was officially classified as a suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26283-police-officer-paul-schippereit
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article263355208.html
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/07/11/miami-police-officer-dies/

Loren Michael Courts

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 07/06/2022

Location : Joy Rd + Marlowe St

City : Detroit

County : Michigan

State : Michigan

Agency : Detroit PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Detroit PD arrived at a call and said Ehmani Mack Davis was shooting at them. Police shot and killed him.Officer Loren Michael Courts was also killed in the shootout.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.975ycountry.com/2022/07/07/detroit-officer-suspect-killed-in-shooting/

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26264-police-officer-loren-michael-courts

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/partner-of-slain-detroit-police-officer-i-wasnt-going-to-leave-him

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2022/07/07/tragic-event-detroit-police-officer-suspect-killed-shooting/

https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2022/07/07/detroit-police-officer-suspect-killed-in-shooting-on-citys-west-side/

https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/07/08/detroit-police-officer-shot-killed-responding-to-gunfire-call/

Charles G. Stipetich

Age :67

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/05/2022

Location : Oakdale Borough Police Department

City : Oakdale

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Oakdale Borough Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Officer suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/05/2022, Oakdale Borough Police Chief Charles G. Stipetich died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at the Oakdale Borough Police Department in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. Authorities reported that Stipetich was on duty at the time of his death. He had served as chief of the department and was 67 years old at the time of his death. His death was officially classified as a suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26282-chief-of-police-charles-g-stipetich
https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/oakdale-police-chief-found-dead-borough-building/6QKQ7Y7B2BGRBKNFZQXJ4G4SJU/
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2022/07/05/oakdale-police-chief-charles-stipetich-found-dead/stories/202207050115

Ralph Frasure

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/01/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Prestonburg

County : Floyd

State : Kentucky

Agency : Prestonburg PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in shootout during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Prestonsburg Police Captain Ralph Frasure and Deputy William Petry and Officer Jacob Chaffins died in a shootout. Lance Storz who killed them all died of alleged suicide in a jail cell after arrest.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkyt.com/2022/07/01/man-accused-killing-2-officers-shooting-6-others-floyd-county/

Jacob Russell Chaffins

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/01/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Prestonburg

County : Floyd

State : Kentucky

Agency : Prestonburg PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in shootout during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Prestonsburg Police Captain Ralph Frasure and Deputy William Petry and Officer Jacob Chaffins died in a shootout.Lance Storz who killed them all died of alleged suicide in a jail cell after arrest.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abcnews.go.com/US/kentucky-officers-killed-hurt-gunman-opened-fire-home/story?id=86076193

https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-accused-killing-3-kentucky-officers-dies-custody/story?id=97555594

William Edward Petry

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/01/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Prestonburg

County : Floyd

State : Kentucky

Agency : Prestonburg PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in shootout during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Prestonsburg Police Captain Ralph Frasure and Deputy William Petry and Officer Jacob Chaffins died in a shootout. Lance Storz who killed them all died of alleged suicide in a jail cell after arrest.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wkyt.com/2022/07/01/man-accused-killing-2-officers-shooting-6-others-floyd-county/

Bradley Steven Henry Johnson

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/30/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Bibb

County : Bibb

State : Alabama

Agency : Bibb County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Sheriff Brad Johnson succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day at about 5:00 pm when he and another deputy were shot by an auto-theft suspect near the intersection of Alabama 25 & Bulldog Bend Road.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26253-deputy-sheriff-bradley-steven-henry-johnson

John Williams

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/30/2022

Location : Coralville Police Department

City : Coralville

County : Johnson

State : Iowa

Agency : Coralville Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Officer suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/30/2022, Coralville Police Officer John Williams died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at the Coralville Police Department in Coralville, Iowa. Authorities reported that Williams was on duty at the time of his death. He had served with the Coralville Police Department for many years and was 55 years old at the time of his death. His death was officially classified as a suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26281-police-officer-john-williams
https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/coralville-police-officer-dies/
https://www.kcrg.com/2022/06/30/coralville-police-officer-dies/

Jeffrey Michael David Richardson

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/29/2022

Location : Unknown

City : Poteet

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Poteet PD

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty by DUI river

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Reserve Officer Jeffery Richardson was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at a construction zone in the 11700 block of N MoPac Expressway in Austin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26252-reserve-officer-jeffrey-michael-david-richardson

Richard Lopez

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/28/2022

Location : Stagecoach Trail

City : Cordes Lake

County : Yavapai

State : Arizona

Agency : Yavapai County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Sergeant Richard Lopez was shot and killed while attempting to arrest someone near Stagecoach Trail and Red Rock Lane in Cordes Lake at about 12:45 pm.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26250-sergeant-richard-lopez

Jeff L. Hermanson

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2022

Location : Saunders County Sheriff’s Office

City : Wahoo

County : Saunders

State : Nebraska

Agency : Saunders County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Officer suicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2022, Saunders County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff L. Hermanson died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office in Wahoo, Nebraska. Authorities reported that Hermanson was on duty at the time of his death. He had served with the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office for several years and was 53 years old at the time of his death. His death was officially classified as a suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26280-deputy-sheriff-jeff-l-hermanson
https://www.ketv.com/article/saunders-county-deputy-dies/40435120
https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/saunders-county-deputy-dies/article_7eacb6de-f79c-5f3a-9c88-6e61b2c9e1f5.html

Zachary Slavin

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/26/2022

Location : World Trade Center

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 06/26/2022, former New York City Police Department Detective Zachary Slavin died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Slavin participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26279-detective-zachary-slavin
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/zachary-slavin-obituary?id=37396139

Sean Free

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/23/2022

Location : Interstate 75

City : McDonough

County : Henry

State : Georgia

Agency : Henry County Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer shot and killed during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/23/2022, Henry County Police Officer Sean Free was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in McDonough, Georgia. Authorities reported that during the stop, a man inside the vehicle opened fire, striking Free. Responding officers located him with critical injuries and transported him for medical treatment, where he later died. Free had served with the Henry County Police Department and was 41 years old at the time of his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26278-police-officer-sean-free
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-police-officer-shot/85-3e6eab68-2a6b-4a6a-9f8c-5e3b9b9a1a9a
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/henry-county-police-officer-shot-killed

Jeremiah James Story

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/22/2022

Location : 511 Aplin Avenue

City : Perryville

County : Perry

State : Arkansas

Agency : Perry County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Detention Officer Jeremiah Story was shot and killed while processing a subject into the Perry County Detention Center at 511 Aplin Avenue in Perryville.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26234-detention-officer-jeremiah-james-story

Ronald E. Higgins

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/22/2022

Location : World Trade Center

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 06/22/2022, former New York City Police Department Detective Ronald E. Higgins died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Higgins participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26277-detective-ronald-e-higgins
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

Austin Derek Aldridge

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/21/2022

Location : Chaffee Drive

City : Spartanburg

County : Spartanburg

State : South Carolina

Agency : Spartanburg County SO

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Sheriff Austin Aldridge was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call at 3:20 pm on Chaffee Drive in Spartanburg.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26232-deputy-sheriff-austin-derek-aldridge

J’Mar Colin Abel

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/20/2022

Location : County Road 278

City : Welch

County : Chambers

State : Alabama

Agency : Chambers County SO

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in on-duty crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Deputy Sheriff J'Mar Abel was killed in a vehicle crash on County Road 278 between Welch and Standing Rock.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26231-deputy-sheriff-jmar-colin-abel

William John Keating

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/19/2022

Location : World Trade Center

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 06/19/2022, former New York City Police Department Detective William John Keating died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Keating participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26276-detective-william-john-keating
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

Thomas J. Graham

Age :69

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2022

Location : World Trade Center

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 06/18/2022, former New York City Police Department Detective Thomas J. Graham died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Graham participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26275-detective-thomas-j-graham
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/about/memorials/9-11-tribute.page

James J. Puhalski

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/17/2022

Location : World Trade Center

City : New York

County : New York

State : New York

Agency : New Jersey State Police

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/17/2022, former New Jersey State Police Sergeant James J. Puhalski died from cancer attributed to his rescue and recovery work at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Puhalski participated in extended operations at Ground Zero where responders were exposed to toxic dust and debris. His death was officially recognized as job related and connected to 9/11 exposure.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26274-sergeant-james-j-puhalski
https://www.njsp.org/news/2022/20220617.shtml