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Jeffrey Herndon Carson *COP
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 1 of 2 *COP
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 *COP
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, *COP 1 of 2 *COP
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 *COP 1 of 2
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 1 of 3 *COP
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 *COP
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 *COP
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 *COP
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 *COP
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 *COP 1 of 2
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 *COP
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/
Steve M Taylor
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/24/2022
Location : Robert Presley Detention Center
City : Riverside
County : Riverside
State : California
Agency : Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/24/2022, Correctional Lieutenant Steve M Taylor of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department died from complications of COVID-19 that he contracted while serving at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside, California. Taylor began his service with the department on June 8, 1995, and held assignments at multiple detention facilities. He was promoted to Correctional Lieutenant in 2019. Taylor had been hospitalized after contracting COVID-19 in December 2021 and died after a prolonged illness related to the infection.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.riversidesheriff.org/792/Correctional-Lieutenant-Steve-Taylor
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/02/26/governor-newsom-statement-on-death-of-riverside-county-sheriffs-department-correctional-lieutenant-2-26-22/
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26063-correctional-lieutenant-steve-taylor
https://camemorial.org/honor-roll/tribute/steve-m-taylor/
Neil Adams *COP
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/23/2022
Location : PlazAmericas Mall, 7500 Bellaire Blvd
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston PD
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed while moonlighting at a mall
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Neil Adams was an off-duty Houston PD officer moonlighting as mall security when a man’s credit card was declined. A fight ensued and Deputy Constable Adams was shot and killed
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/plazamericas-police-shooting-video-17021029.php
https://abc13.com/houston-crime-czyz-harrison-officer-involved-shooting-bellaire-boulevard/11596695/
John Joseph Donohue
Age :62
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/23/2022
Location : Fairfax County
City : Fairfax
County : Fairfax
State : Virginia
Agency : Fairfax County Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 complications contracted in the line of duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/23/2022, Sergeant John Joseph Donohue of the Fairfax County Police Department died from complications of COVID-19 that he contracted while performing his duties. Donohue’s name appears on memorial listings honoring officers who died from duty-related illnesses, with his date of death recorded by law enforcement memorial organizations. His service with the Fairfax County Police Department was recognized by departmental and law enforcement memorial groups.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25980-sergeant-john-joseph-donohue
https://lawenforcementfund.org/memorial/
Matthew Horton
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/22/2022
Location : Ocean County
City : Ocean County
County : Ocean
State : New Jersey
Agency : Ocean County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Killed on duty from COVID-19 contracted while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/22/2022, Matthew Horton died as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving as a Sergeant with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
Jason T Dumlao
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Asian
Date : 02/21/2022
Location : Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
City : Bridgeport
County : Mono
State : California
Agency : Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Police
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Killed on duty from COVID-19 contracted while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/21/2022, Jason T Dumlao died from complications of COVID-19 after contracting the virus while serving with the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Police at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26459-lieutenant-jason-t-dumlao
Nicholas Vella *COP
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/19/2022
Location : Newport Bay near 18th
City : Huntington Beach
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Huntington Beach PD
Cause of Death : Fall from height
Event : On-duty helicopter crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police Officer Nicholas Vella was killed in a police helicopter crash while providing aerial support to the Newport Beach Police Department at the scene of a fight call. The helicopter lost altitude and crashed into Newport Bay, near 18th Street. Officer Vella and his partner were both pulled from the helicopter and transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries..
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25973-police-officer-nicholas-vella
Nicholas Vella
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/19/2022
Location : Helicopter crash off Newport Harbor
City : Huntington Beach
County : Orange
State : California
Agency : Huntington Beach Police Department
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed on duty in aircraft crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/19/2022, Nicholas Vella died after the Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter he was in crashed into the waters off Newport Harbor while responding to provide aerial support. He later succumbed to his injuries.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25973-police-officer-nicholas-vella
Zachary Tyler Alvarenga *COP
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 02/17/2022
Location : 114000 S+Redwood Rd
City : South Jordan
County : Salt Lake
State : Utah
Agency : West Jordan PD, South
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Officer accused of domestic abuse, kidnapping, fleeing and engaging in shootout with police killed by police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Correctional officer Zachary Alvarenga Was accused of domestic abuse and kidnapping. Police arrived and he fled in a vehicle. After a lengthy series of vehicle chases during which pursuing police and officer Alvarenga aged in a shootout while driving, police disabled his vehicle and shot and killed him when he fled on foot.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kjzz.com/news/officers-shoot-kill-suspect-in-south-jordan-after-3-pursuits
https://kjzz.com/news/identity-released-of-suspect-killed-in-south-jordan-shootout-with-officers
https://ksltv.com/484638/police-pursuit-and-shots-fired-in-south-jordan/
https://kutv.com/news/local/suspect-officer-gunfire-exchange-sends-bullet-through-home-window
Bridgette Lachelle Hunter
Age :57
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 02/17/2022
Location : Shelby County Jail, 201 Poplar Avenue
City : Memphis
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died on duty from COVID-19 contracted while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2022, Bridgette Lachelle Hunter died from complications of COVID-19 after contracting the virus while working as a corrections deputy at the Shelby County Jail.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25982-corrections-deputy-bridgette-lachelle-hunter
Jarett Oroszi
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/17/2022
Location : Washoe County
City : Reno
County : Washoe
State : Nevada
Agency : Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 contracted while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/17/2022, Jarett Oroszi died from COVID-19 complications after contracting the virus while serving with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25996-deputy-sheriff-jarett-oroszi
Robert P Craft
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/16/2022
Location : Marion County
City : Marion
County : Marion
State : Kansas
Agency : Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 contracted while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/16/2022, Robert P Craft died from COVID-19 after contracting the virus while serving as Sheriff with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
Frank Keith Rezax Junior
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/15/2022
Location : Carroll County
City : McKenzie
County : Carroll
State : Tennessee
Agency : Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 contracted while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/15/2022, Frank Keith Rezax Junior died from COVID-19 after contracting the virus while serving with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25979-deputy-frank-keith-rezax-jr
Michael P Morgan
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/13/2022
Location : Cherokee County
City : Centre
County : Cherokee
State : Alabama
Agency : Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Died from COVID-19 contracted while on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/13/2022, Michael P Morgan died from COVID-19 after contracting the virus while serving with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25966-corporal-michael-keith-morgan