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Christopher Coppola
Age :43
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/09/2022
Location : 1 Driftwood Rd
City : Rockingham
County : New Hampshire
State : New Hampshire
Agency : Derry PD
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police during “man with gun” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police received a call that Christopher Coppola was seen driving around the neighborhood with a shotgun, had pointed it at a neighbor who shot and injured him. Police located Coppola and claim he fired a shot at them. Three officers shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
Darryl Wayne Fortner
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/06/2022
Location : Vestavia Hills Police Department duty assignment
City : Vestavia Hills
County : Jefferson
State : Alabama
Agency : Vestavia Hills Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Acquired COVID at work
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/06/2022, Police Officer Darryl Wayne Fortner of the Vestavia Hills Police Department died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He previously served with the Birmingham Police Department for two decades before joining Vestavia Hills.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26160-police-officer-darryl-wayne-fortner
https://www.cmgfh.com/obituaries/Darryl-Wayne-Fortner?obId=24518708
https://www.policeforum.org/trending27may23
Peter D Meehan
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/05/2022
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 toxic exposure
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/05/2022, Sergeant Peter D Meehan of the New York City Police Department died from a job-related illness linked to his exposure during the rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 attacks. He battled 9/11-related health complications including ALS in the years following his service.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27753-sergeant-peter-d-meehan
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/peter-meehan-obituary?id=201776413
https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2022/04/09/rip-peter-former-nypd-sergeant-soccer-player-meehan-passes-away/
Jennifer Lauren Chavis
Age :32
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 04/02/2022
Location : Beltway 8/Fondren Rd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 7
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed in on-duty crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis was killed when her patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on Beltway 8 near Fondren Road after she positioned her patrol car on the shoulder of Beltway 8 and waited to intercept an erratic driver. The vehicle struck the back of her SUV while it was parked on the shoulder, causing it to burst into flames.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26110-deputy-constable-jennifer-lauren-chavis
Christopher Michael Vaughn
Age :38
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/01/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Cedar Bluff
County : Cherokee
State : Alabama
Agency : Cedar Bluff PD
Cause of Death : Medical Emergency
Event : Died of medical emergency during car chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sergeant Christopher Vaughn was still on patrol when he experienced a medical complication while driving at AL9 and AL-35 at 830am. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26125-sergeant-christopher-michael-vaughn
William David Lebo
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : 1100 block of Forest St
City : Lebanon
County : Lebanon
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Lebanon City PD
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed on duty during burglary call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer William Lebo was killed on duty while handling a burglary call. He also killed the man who fired on him, Travis Shaud.
SOURCE LINKS :
Darren Almendarez
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : 2929 FM 1960
City : Houston
County : Harris County
State : Texas
Agency : Harris County SO
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed off duty while confronting theft
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez was shot and killed while off duty when he interrupted three men attempting to steal a catalytic converter. Deputy Almendarez had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 23 years and was assigned to the Auto Theft Task Force. He is survived by his wife.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26107-deputy-sheriff-darren-almendarez
Trey Marshall Sutton
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : Wilkinson Rd+
City : Henrico
County : Henrico
State : Virginia
Agency : Henrico County PD
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed in vehicular crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police Officer Trey Sutton was killed in a three-vehicle crash when a truck drove into the intersection of Wilkinson Road and ChamberlayneRoad.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26105-police-officer-trey-marshall-sutton
Dominic Francis
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : I-75 near exit 142
City : Bluffton
County : Hancock
State : Ohio
Agency : Bluffton PD
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed on duty while placing stop sticks
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Dominic Franklin, a Bluffton, Ohio police officer was killed in the line of duty Thursday morning and a chase. Officer Francis was setting up stop sticks.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/03/31/multi-county-police-chase-ends-lorain-county/
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2022/03/31/nw-ohio-police-chase--officers-involved
Rodrick C Covington
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : Unknown
City : New York
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : New York State Police
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from 9/11 related exposure illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/31/2022, Major Rodrick C Covington of the New York State Police died from cancer that was publicly attributed to toxic exposure during his assignment to the World Trade Center recovery operations after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Reporting and memorial notices describe him as a 9/11 first responder and state his illness stemmed from that assignment. His obituary reported he lost a battle with cancer and confirmed his date of death as 03/31/2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nyspia.org/memorial-tributes/
https://owensfuneralhomeny.com/current-obituaries.php?id=763&p=17&search=
https://t2t.org/first_responders/rodrick-charles-covington-sr/
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26586-major-rodrick-c-covington
Donald Richard Crooms
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/30/2022
Location : Moody Rd+Willingham Dr
City : Warner Robins
County : Houston
State : Georgia
Agency : DA’s Office
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed in a vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Donald Crooms, a law enforcement officer who last worked for the Houston County DA’s office was killed in a vehicle crash.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://wgxa.tv/news/local/local-das-investigator-dies-after-multi-car-crash
Douglas Warren Sanford
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/29/2022
Location : 18100 Cumberland Road
City : Noblesville
County : Hamilton
State : Indiana
Agency : Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/29/2022, Special Deputy Sheriff Douglas Warren Sanford, age 48, of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department died after complications from COVID-19. Indiana Law Enforcement Memorial reporting stated he became infected while assigned to the Animal Control Division, was hospitalized, and remained hospitalized until he died. Local reporting described him as the department’s Humane Law Enforcement Officer and said he had been hospitalized with COVID-19 since early December 2021. He had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office since 2015 and worked in animal control and humane law enforcement.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://thetimes24-7.com/2022/04/life-of-sheriffs-deputy-to-be-celebrated-saturday/
https://www.wrtv.com/news/public-safety/hamilton-county-sheriffs-deputy-dies-after-covid-19-battle
https://readthereporter.com/sheriffs-deputy-doug-sanford-passes-away/
https://readthereporter.com/douglas-doug-warren-sanford/
Dan Rocha
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/27/2022
Location : 35th+Rucker
City : Everett
County : Snohomish
State : Washington
Agency : Snohomish County SO
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Rocha approached a 50-year-old man for suspicious activity in a Starbucks parking lot, leading to an altercation between Rocha and the man. The man shot and killed Rocha.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/mar/27/everett-police-officer-shot-killed-in-line-of-duty/
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/video-after-calm-encounter-suspect-killed-everett-officer/
Jeffrey Herndon Carson
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/26/2022
Location : I-65
City : Franklin
County :
State : Tennessee
Agency : Franklin PD
Cause of Death : Medical Emergency
Event : Died during medical emergency on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police Officer II Jeff Carson suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after moving a heavy couch from the travel lanes of I-65 near Cool Springs Mall.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://fox17.com/news/local/jeff-carson-country-singer-and-police-officer-dies-of-heart-attack
Martin F. Mack III
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/22/2022
Location : I-95nand Broad Street exit
City : Philadelphia
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Police
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
| Two Pennsylvania state troopers tried to arrest an unnamed man and were in the southbound lanes of the I-95 when a third-party female motorist who tried to drive around the police scene struck 2 troopers and the man they were arresting who were in the southbound lanes. All 3 were killed. Troopers Martin F. Mack III, 33, and Branden T. Sisca, 29, were killed as well as the man whom they were arresting. . TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 dead.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://nypost.com/2022/03/21/3-killed-including-2-pennsylvania-cops-during-i-95-crash/
Branden T. Sisca * COP
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/22/2022
Location : I-95+Broad St exit
City : County: All
County : Allegheny
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Pennsylvania State Philadelphia Police
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Two Pennsylvania state troopers tried to arrest an unnamed man and were in the southbound lakes of the I-95 when a third party female motorist who drive to drive around the police scene struck 2 troopers and the man they were arresting who were in the southbound lanes. All 3 were killed.
Troopers Martin F. Mack III, 33, and Branden T. Sisca, 29, were killed as well as the man whom they were arresting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nypost.com/2022/03/21/3-killed-including-2-pennsylvania-cops-during-i-95-crash/
Lane Anthony Burns
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/17/2022
Location : 1017 Highway K
City : Bonne Terre
County : St. Francois
State : Michigan
Agency : Bonne Terre PD
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Bonne Terre PD were sent to the Motel 6 for a disturbance, allege the man at the location exited the hotel room and engaged in a shootout with police. James Emery was killed as was officer Lane Anthony Burns.
SOURCE LINKS :
Barbara Majors Fenley
Age :51
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 03/17/2022
Location : Eastland Complex Fires
City : Eastland
County : Eastland
State : Texas
Agency : Eastland County SO
Cause of Death : Fire
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Eastland County Deputy Barbara Majors Fenley was killed while trying to save citizens from devastating fires overnight.
SOURCE LINKS :
Dominique Calata
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 03/16/2022
Location : Pacific Avenue South
City : Tacoma
County : Pierce
State : Washington
Agency : Tacoma PD, Pierce County SWAT
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed in shootout during SWAT operation, civilian also killed
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department SWAT Team attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the 19000 block of Pacific Avenue South in Spanaway. SWAT accompanied the South Sound Gang Task Force. They arrived and allege that the man opened fire on them. Deputy Calata and a sergeant were both shot and injured. They killed Jeremy Dayton.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article259483934.html
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article259481099.html
https://komonews.com/news/local/tacoma-police-investigating-shooting-near-tacoma-mall
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article259815660.html\
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ItY-FN7O_8&feature=youtu.be
Melvin Williams
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/14/2022
Location : Wetmore Park
City : Rochester
County : Monroe
State : New York
Agency : Rochester PD
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Officer homicide+suicide
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Janet Jordan was a 911 dispatcher killed by Rochester PD officer Melvin Williams who was later found with a self-inflicted fatal gunshot wound.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://13wham.com/news/local/state-police-investigating-at-henrietta-park
Caleb D. Ogilvie
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/14/2022
Location : 121 N Alleghany Ave
City : Covington
County : Allegheny
State : Virginia
Agency : Covington PD, Alleghany SO
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Toney Poulston was involved in a domestic disturbance with a relative at a store named Randall Paxton and shot Paxton. Police arrived, saw Poulston leaving, engaged in a shootout with him, killing him and also Covington Police Officer, Caleb Daniel Ogilvie.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wowktv.com/news/covington-police-share-name-of-officer-killed-in-gas-station-shooting/
https://www.wavy.com/news/shooting-leaves-3-dead-including-officer-in-covington/
Freddie Wilson
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 03/10/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Detroit
County : Wayne
State : Michigan
Agency : Detroit Public Schools
Cause of Death : Medical Emergency
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer Freddie Wilson died from a heart attack on duty while breaking up a fight.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26031-police-officer-freddie-wilson
James T. Delaney
Age :69
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/10/2022
Location : Unknown
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 toxic exposure illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/10/2022, Lieutenant James T. Delaney, age 69, a retired officer of the New York City Police Department, died from cancer that was publicly attributed to toxic exposure incurred while working on rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Delaney was a 27-year NYPD veteran who retired after long service. The NYPD and his obituary confirmed his death and linked his illness to his 9/11 recovery work.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27360-lieutenant-james-t-delaney
https://marineparkfh.com/tribute/details/3553/James-Delaney/obituary.html
https://www.facebook.com/NYPD62pct/photos/today-we-remember-lieutenant-james-t-delaneyjames-retired-from-the-62-precinct-i/952896893700166/
James T Delaney
Age :69
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/10/2022
Location : New York City
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 toxic exposure illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/10/2022, Lieutenant James T Delaney of the New York City Police Department died from cancer that was publicly attributed to toxic exposure during his assignment to rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Delaney served with the NYPD for 27 years and was remembered by colleagues as a dedicated long-time member of the department. His death was recognized by NYPD memorial posts and included on lists of law enforcement personnel who died from World Trade Center related illnesses.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://marineparkfh.com/tribute/details/3553/James-Delaney/obituary.html
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27360-lieutenant-james-t-delaney
https://www.facebook.com/NYPD62pct/photos/today-we-remember-lieutenant-james-t-delaneyjames-retired-from-the-62-precinct-i/952896893700166/
Jake Alexander Reed
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/08/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Joplin
County : Jasper
State : Missouri
Agency : Joplin Police Department
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shot and killed on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers Ben Cooper and Reed responded to a call about a disturbance at the Northpark Crossing shopping center, tried to stop Anthony Felix, 40, who took the gun from one of the officers, also took the patrol car and fled. Police caught up with him, got into a shootout and 2 officers and Anthony Felix were all killed in the shootout.
SOURCE LINKS :
Benjamin Lee Cooper
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/08/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Joplin
County : Jasper
State : Missouri
Agency : Joplin Police Department
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shot and killed on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officers Ben Cooper and Reed responded to a call about a disturbance at the Northpark Crossing shopping center, tried to stop Anthony Felix, 40, who took the gun from one of the officers, also took the patrol car and fled. Police caught up with him, got into a shootout and 2 officers and Anthony Felix were all killed in the shootout.
SOURCE LINKS :
Ivan Lopez
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 03/08/2022
Location : Hwy 59 + County Rd 36
City : Summerdale
County : Baldwin
State : Alabama
Agency : Mt. Vernon PD
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed in vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mount Vernon police officer Ivan Lopez was killed in a two- vehicle wreck Monday evening in Summerdale.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsfa.com/2022/08/23/mount-vernon-police-officer-killed-summerdale-traffic-accident/
Lonnie D Johnson Jr
Age :67
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : Coffield Unit
City : Tennessee Colony
County : Anderson
State : Texas
Agency : Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/06/2022, Correctional Officer V Lonnie D Johnson Jr of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division died from complications related to COVID-19 while serving at the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Officer Johnson had 8 ½ years of service with TDCJ and began his career at the Coffield Unit on August 15, 2013. TDCJ officials stated his death was related to the COVID-19 virus contracted through his duties.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/connections/-articles/2022/20220306_TDCJ_Mourns_Loss_of_Lonnie_Johnson.html
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26036-correctional-officer-v-lonnie-d-johnson-jr
https://texaspolicegames.org/in-memoriam/in-memoriam-2022/
David A Mathura
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 03/06/2022
Location : New York City
City : New York
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : New York City Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/06/2022, Police Officer David A Mathura of the New York City Police Department died from complications of COVID-19 contracted while performing his duties. Mathura was a 16-year veteran assigned to the Firearms and Tactics Section. His death was publicly announced by department sources and included on memorial listings of NYPD officers lost due to COVID-19 related illnesses.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26504-police-officer-david-a-mathura
https://x.com/NYPDnews/status/1657417967607398402
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaxoySEPh5Q/
Tamar Anoush Bucci
Age :34
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : I-93
City : Stoneham
County : Middlesex
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Massachusetts State Police
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tamar Anoush Bucci State Trooper was killed when her cruiser was struck by the gasoline tanker as she tried to pull over to help the driver of a disabled vehicle in the northbound lanes of I-93
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26015-trooper-tamar-anoush-bucci
https://armenianweekly.com/2022/04/04/remembering-massachusetts-state-trooper-tamar-anoush-bucci/
John Sumter Horton
Age :42
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : High Shoals Church
City : Mooresboro
County : Cleveland
State : North Carolina
Agency : North Carolina Highway Patrol
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by car on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Officer John Sumter Horton was hit by a car while on duty and died as a result.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25834-trooper-john-sumter-horton
Frank Lovato
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : I-25, Marker 286 in NB lane
City : Santa Fe
County : Santa Fe
State : New Mexico
Agency : Santa Fe Police department
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
| Officer Lovato died while chasing a vehicle, then crashing. . TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 dead.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kob.com/archive/santa-fe-officer-retired-nm-firefighter-killed-in-i-25-pursuit/
https://www.newsweek.com/police-chase-suspected-kidnapper-leads-death-cop-bystander-1684510
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/editorials/police-agencies-should-reconsider-high-speed-chases/article_918c3cf0-ac65-11ec-a9a2-1785817a022f.html
https://www.abqjournal.com/2475495/police-id-civilian-killed-in-santa-fe-crash-as-retired-firefighter.html
https://www.lasvegasoptic.com/news/community/breaking-retired-las-vegas-firefighter-killed-in-multi-car-accident-in-santa-fe/article_cb96a6fa-9b27-11ec-8167-275b561af8c2.html
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/woman-who-killed-police-officer-and-retired-firefighter-in-crash-made-up-story-about-being-kidnapped-authorities/
Robert Duran
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : I-25, Marker 286 in NB lane
City : Santa Fe
County : Santa Fe
State : New Hampshire
Agency : Santa Fe PD
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Frank Lovatowas heading northbound on Interstate 25, just outside of Santa Fe, when police chased a vehicle into him at high speed involving several vehicles. Lovato and Santa Fe Police Department officer Robert Duran of Rio Rancho died at the scene.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/nmsp-i-25-near-santa-fe-closed-due-to-police-activity/
https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/santa-fe-police-officer-killed-in-crash-identified/
Kenny C Olander
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/02/2022
Location : Frederick County
City : Frederick
County : Frederick
State : Maryland
Agency : Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/02/2022, Deputy First Class Kenny C Olander of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office died from complications of COVID-19 that he contracted while performing his duties. Deputy Olander had served the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years, including roles as a patrol deputy, traffic unit member, school resource officer, and lead Drug Recognition Expert. He was survived by his wife and three children.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26073-deputy-first-class-kenny-olander
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=942375664734217&id=100068853759706&set=a.405490275089428
https://www.instagram.com/p/CapztWJu5qq/
Scott Brandon Owens
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : Union City
City : Union City
County : Canadian
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Union City Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/01/2022, Lieutenant Scott Brandon Owens of the Union City Police Department died from complications related to COVID-19 that he contracted while performing his duties. Owens had been hospitalized with COVID-19 since early January after contracting the virus in the line of duty. He was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Union City Police Department for several years, previously also serving with the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office. His death was announced by the department and covered by local media.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26003-lieutenant-scott-brandon-owens
https://okcfox.com/news/local/brandon-owens-union-city-police-covid-19-coronavirus-death-richard-stephens-oklahoma
https://www.firstrespondertaskforce.com/wall-of-honor/2022-03-04
José Ruiz
Age :48
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/01/2022
Location : Hutchins State Jail
City : Hutchins
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/01/2022, Correctional Officer V José Ruiz of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Institutions Division died from complications related to COVID-19 contracted while serving at Hutchins State Jail in Hutchins, Texas. Officer Ruiz had 18 years of service with the department, beginning his career at the McConnell Unit in 2003 and transferring to Hutchins State Jail in 2006. He tested positive for COVID-19 on January 9, 2022, was hospitalized in February, and passed away on March 1, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://tdcj.texas.gov/connections/-articles/2022/20220302_TDCJ_Mourns_Loss_of_Jose_Ruiz.html
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26383-correctional-officer-v-jose-ruiz
https://texaspolicegames.org/in-memoriam/in-memoriam-2022/
Joshua Caudell
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/28/2022
Location : Corvallis Rd
City : Maumelle
County : Pulaski
State : Arkansas
Agency : Arkansas Department of Corrections
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Sergeant Joshua Caudell was shot and killed while assisting the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office with a canine track in Maumelle.
SOURCE LINKS :
Michael W Godwin
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/27/2022
Location : New Hanover Regional Medical Center
City : Wilmington
County : New Hanover
State : North Carolina
Agency : New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/27/2022, Detective Michael W Godwin of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office died from complications of COVID-19 that he contracted while performing his duties. Godwin had served with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office for approximately nine years and was hospitalized after contracting the virus. He was 41 years old at the time of his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26006-detective-michael-w-godwin
https://www.wect.com/2022/03/02/new-hanover-co-sheriffs-office-detective-passes-away/
https://www.wilmingtoncares.com/obituaries/Michael-Walter-Godwin?obId=31716824
Jorge David Alvarado Jr
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/25/2022
Location : East Market Street and Griffin Street
City : Salinas
County : Monterey
State : California
Agency : Salinas Police Department
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/25/2022, Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr of the Salinas Police Department was shot and killed during a traffic stop near East Market Street and Griffin Street in Salinas, California. During the stop, the driver exited the vehicle and opened fire on Officer Alvarado while he was seated in his patrol vehicle. Officer Alvarado was struck and later died from his injuries. He had approximately five years of law enforcement service, including prior service with the Colma Police Department, and was a United States Army veteran.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25984-police-officer-jorge-david-alvarado-jr
https://pajaronian.com/salinas-police-officer-killed/
https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2022/03/09/a-public-memorial-to-give-the-local-community-a-chance-to-say-a-final-farewell-to-salinas-police-officer-jorge-alvarado-jr/
https://www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-police-officer-jorge-alvarado-killed/39249066
David Glen Evans
Age :70
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/25/2022
Location : Unknown
City : San Antonio
County : Bexar
State : Texas
Agency : San Antonio Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from complications of gunshot wounds sustained in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/25/2022, Patrolman David Glen Evans of the San Antonio Police Department died from complications of gunshot wounds he sustained in the line of duty in 2003. Evans was shot multiple times while responding to a domestic disturbance call and survived his injuries at the time. He later retired after approximately 30 years of service. Authorities confirmed his death was attributed to those duty-related injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26156-patrolman-david-glen-evans
https://www.ktsa.com/retired-san-antonio-police-officer-laid-to-rest-this-week/
https://www.police1.com/officer-down/san-antonio-officer-dies-19-years-after-being-shot-on-duty-ZBeaZBqyKb6EwDsT/