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Salvador Martinez Jr.

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/30/2021

Location : Unknown

City : El Paso

County : El Paso

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Job-related COVID

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/30/2021, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Salvador Martinez Jr., assigned to the El Paso Station in the El Paso Sector, died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. The circumstances of his death were reviewed by an executive panel and determined to have occurred in the line of duty; he had served since entering the Border Patrol Academy in 2002 and was survived by his wife, daughter, father, and siblings.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbp.gov/about/in-memoriam/salvador-martinez-jr/

Martin Barrios

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/29/2021

Location : 2430 South Swan Road

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Job-related COVID

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/29/2021, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Martin Barrios died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while serving in the Tucson Sector at 2430 South Swan Road in Tucson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served more than 18 years with the U.S. Border Patrol and was survived by his wife, two children, and two siblings.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25764-supervisory-border-patrol-agent-martin-barrios

Kerry Dean Dick

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/29/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Rossville

County : Shawnee

State : Kansas

Agency : Rossville Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Job-related COVID

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/29/2021, Rossville Police Officer Kerry Dean Dick died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25842-police-officer-kerry-dick

Enrico Crisafi

Age :56

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/28/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Unknown

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11-related illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/28/2021, retired NYPD Detective Enrico Crisafi died from a 9/11-related illness linked to his assignment to search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11 attacks.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26514-detective-enrico-crisafi

Clifford Fontaine

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/27/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Unknown

State : Nevada

Agency : Nevada Department of Public Safety, Nevada Highway Patrol

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Job-related COVID

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/27/2021, Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Clifford Fontaine died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27542-trooper-clifford-fontaine

Jason H. Southard

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/26/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Tucson

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : Tucson Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Job-related medical emergency

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/26/2021, Tucson Police Detective Jason H. Southard died early Friday morning after being hospitalized for a medical condition. He joined the department in 2004 and had served nearly two decades at the time of his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/tucson-police-detective-dies-after-being-hospitalized-for-medical-condition

William F. Clancy

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/26/2021

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 illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/26/2021, retired NYPD Detective William F. Clancy died from cancer linked to his assignment to search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11 attacks.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/27156-detective-william-f-clancy

Kenneth MacCallum

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/26/2021

Location : St. Juste Port of Entry, St. Juste Road

City : Seboomook Lake

County : Somerset

State : Maine

Agency : U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Job-related COVID

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/26/2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Kenneth MacCallum died after contracting COVID-19 while serving at the St. Juste Port of Entry at St. Juste Road in Seboomook Lake. He had served more than 17 years with CBP and was survived by his wife, three sons, parents, and six grandchildren.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbp.gov/about/in-memoriam/kenneth-maccallum

Anthony Wayne Hinshaw

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/25/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Losantville

County : Randolph

State : Indiana

Agency : Losantville Marshal’s Office

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Job-related COVID

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/25/2021, Losantville Town Marshal Anthony Wayne Hinshaw died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served nine years with the Losantville Marshal’s Office and was survived by his wife and three children.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25898-town-marshal-anthony-wayne-hinshaw

Adam Ray Arbogast

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/25/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Parsons

County : Tucker

State : West Virginia

Agency : Parsons Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/25/2021, Parsons Police Code Enforcement Officer Adam Ray Arbogast died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25731-code-enforcement-officer-adam-ray-arbogast

Joshua Lee Pierson

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/25/2021

Location : 215 E Central Avenue

City : Bentonville

County : Benton

State : Arkansas

Agency : Benton County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/25/2021, Benton County Deputy Joshua Lee Pierson died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Benton County Administration Building at 215 E Central Avenue in Bentonville.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26013-deputy-sheriff-joshua-l-pierson

Armando Cantu Jr.

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/18/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/18/2021, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Corporal Armando Cantu Jr. died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He was a 14-year veteran assigned to the Narcotics Division.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26097-corporal-armando-cantu-jr

Frank Ramirez Jr.

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/18/2021

Location : State Highway 14

City : Batesville

County : Independence

State : Arkansas

Agency : Independence County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/18/2021, Independence County Deputy Frank Ramirez Jr. was killed in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 14 around 12:50 a.m. while responding to a call for assistance during rainy conditions. His patrol vehicle left the roadway on a curve and became airborne. He had served with the sheriff’s office about five months and previously worked with the Batesville Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25722-deputy-sheriff-frank-ramirez-jr

Rhonda Jean Russell

Age :47

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/17/2021

Location : 615 Fourth Street

City : Altoona

County : Blair

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Altoona Police Department (APD)

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Officer killed by friendly fire

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 17, 2021, 47-year-old corrections officer Rhonda Jean Russell was fatally shot by an Altoona Police Department officer at Central Court, located at 615 Fourth Street, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Christopher James Aikens, a 54-year-old inmate from Blair County Jail, was at the courthouse for a scheduled hearing when he allegedly assaulted Officer Russell and took her firearm. In response, an Altoona police officer fired a single round at Aikens but accidentally struck and killed Officer Russell by friendly fire. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/blair-county-corrections-officer-shot-and-killed-in-altoona/
2. https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/corrections-officer-shot-altoona-courthouse/UGX5FFQIVJHQZAZ3P7K6F2JDFE/

Daniel Richard Krupa

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/17/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Unknown

State : New Jersey

Agency : New Jersey Department of Corrections

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/17/2021, New Jersey Department of Corrections Senior Correctional Police Officer Daniel Richard Krupa died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26639-senior-correctional-police-officer-daniel-richard-krupa

Rhonda Jean Russell

Age :47

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/17/2021

Location : Central Court building, 615 Fourth Street

City : Altoona

County : Blair

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Blair County Prison

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/17/2021, Blair County corrections officer Rhonda Jean Russell was shot and killed after an inmate attacked her and took her firearm in a holding area at the Central Court building at 615 Fourth Street in Altoona while awaiting a hearing. A police sergeant attempting to stop the inmate fired but struck Russell during the struggle. She was taken to UPMC Altoona, where she died.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25715-corrections-officer-rhonda-jean-russell

Josip Peperni

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/16/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Norwich

County : New London

State : Connecticut

Agency : Norwich Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/16/2021, Norwich Police Lieutenant Josip Peperni died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26392-lieutenant-josip-peperni

Daniel Allen Stainbrook

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/16/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Unknown

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/16/2021, Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agent Daniel Allen Stainbrook died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26095-special-agent-daniel-allen-stainbrook

Daniel J. Daly

Age :51

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/15/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Beloit

County : Rock

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Beloit Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/15/2021, Beloit Police Officer Daniel J. Daly died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Beloit Police Department for many years prior to his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25895-police-officer-daniel-j-daly

Chris Zamora

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/14/2021

Location : Willow Street Substation parking lot, 3800 E Willow Street

City : Long Beach

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Long Beach Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/14/2021, 44-year-old Chris Zamora — a 20-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department, known for his work in gang detail and diversion programs — was found dead in his vehicle in the parking lot of the LBPD East Division substation at 3800 E Willow Street. The department characterized the death as an apparent suicide. Zamora had been credited with initiating outreach programs for youth and gang prevention, and his death was the fourth suicides by department members in just over four years, prompting renewed concern about officer wellness.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://lbpost.com/news/lbpd-suicide-willow-street-east-division-police/
https://lbpost.com/news/chris-zamora-obituary-suicide-lead-diversion/

Ty’Isha R. Harper

Age :30

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 11/14/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Nacogdoches

County : Nacogdoches

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Parole Division

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/14/2021, Texas Department of Criminal Justice parole officer trainee Ty’Isha R. Harper died after a prolonged hospitalization for COVID-19 contracted during training. She tested positive on September 7, 2021, was hospitalized the next day in Nacogdoches, later placed in intensive care, and remained there until her death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/connections/-articles/2021/20211115_TDCJ_Mourns_Loss_of_Tyisha_R_Harper.html

Michael D. Chandler

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/13/2021

Location : 2500 block of Orr Street

City : Big Stone Gap

County : Wise

State : Virginia

Agency : Big Stone Gap Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/13/2021, Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael D. Chandler was shot while performing a welfare check at a vacant home in the 2500 block of Orr Street. He was struck during the encounter and later died from his injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25705-police-officer-michael-d-chandler

Mitchell William Winters

Age :23

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/12/2021

Location : Mesa Police Department

City : Mesa

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Mesa Police Department

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide on duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/12/2021, 23-year-old Officer Mitchell William Winters of the Mesa Police Department died by suicide. The department announced his death on November 16, 2021, and confirmed that he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who had served four years before joining the department. Officials expressed deep sorrow over his passing and extended condolences to his family.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/mesa-police-officer-dies-from-apparent-suicide-department-says
https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/mental-health-struggles-common-among-law-enforcement-officers

Michael J. Dion

Age :60

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/10/2021

Location : 60 Fuller Road

City : Chicopee

County : Hampden

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Chicopee Police Department

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/10/2021, Chicopee Police Detective Michael J. Dion suffered a fatal heart attack while working a traffic assignment at 60 Fuller Road in Chicopee. He had moved heavy barricades during the road-closure detail before collapsing and was transported to a hospital, where he later died. He served 39 years with the Chicopee Police Department and was the department’s longest-serving officer.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/25700-detective-michael-j-dion/25

Lawrence J. Prehn

Age :55

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/10/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Unknown

State : New York

Agency : New York City Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from 9/11-related illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/10/2021, retired NYPD Police Officer Lawrence J. Prehn died from cancer linked to his assignment to search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the September 11 attacks.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26515-police-officer-lawrence-j-prehn

Michael J. Deem

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/09/2021

Location : I-10 near Chandler Boulevard

City : Chandler

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Arizona Department of Public Safety

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/09/2021, Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer Michael J. Deem was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 10 near Chandler Boulevard while assisting a trooper during a traffic stop. He had exited his patrol vehicle and was outside when a passing vehicle hit him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azcentral.com/obituaries/par054520

Dominic Eugene Guida

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/09/2021

Location : Relay Fire Tower

City : Bunnell

County : Flagler

State : Florida

Agency : Bunnell Police Department

Cause of Death : Medical Emergency

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/09/2021, Bunnell Police Sergeant Dominic Eugene Guida suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a multi-agency field force training exercise at the Relay Fire Tower in Bunnell. He collapsed during the training while wearing a gas mask and was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25735-sergeant-dominic-eugene-guida

Lena Nicole Marshall

Age :38

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/08/2021

Location : 6416 Highway 124

City : Hoschton

County : Jackson

State : Georgia

Agency : Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/08/2021, Jackson County Deputy Lena Nicole Marshall died from gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to a domestic disturbance call at 6416 Highway 124 in Hoschton. Authorities said deputies confronted a woman at the residence who opened fire, striking Marshall; another deputy returned fire and killed the shooter.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25687-deputy-sheriff-lena-nicole-marshall

Paramhans Dineshchandra Desai

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 11/08/2021

Location : Floresta Drive

City : McDonough

County : Henry

State : Georgia

Agency : Henry County Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/08/2021, Henry County Police Officer Paramhans Dineshchandra Desai died from gunshot wounds sustained November 4 while responding to a domestic violence call on Floresta Drive in McDonough. He remained hospitalized in critical condition until his death with family present.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25688-police-officer-paramhans-dineshchandra-desai

Ignacio Javier Romero

Age :50

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/07/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Battle Mountain

County : Lander

State : Nevada

Agency : Lander County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/07/2021, Lander County Sheriff’s Corporal Ignacio Javier Romero died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while serving in Battle Mountain.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25779-corporal-ignacio-javier-romero

Bernard Roberts

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/07/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Hudson

County : Columbia

State : New York

Agency : Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/07/2021, Columbia County Deputy Sheriff Bernard Roberts died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years and was survived by his wife and six children.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/25843-deputy-sheriff-bernard-roberts

Scott Michael Patton

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/06/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Robinson Township

County : Allegheny

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Robinson Township Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/06/2021, Robinson Township Police Sergeant Scott Michael Patton died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Robinson Township Police Department for 11 years.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25693-sergeant-scott-michael-patton

Juan Cruz Jr.

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/05/2021

Location : 1225 M Street

City : Fresno

County : Fresno

State : California

Agency : Fresno County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/05/2021, Fresno County Correctional Officer Juan Cruz Jr. died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while working at the Fresno County Correctional Facility at 1225 M Street. He had been hospitalized since October after becoming ill and was a longtime correctional officer with more than two decades in the field.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25737-correctional-officer-juan-cruz-jr

Anibal A. Perez

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 11/05/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Ajo

County : Pima

State : Arizona

Agency : U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/05/2021, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Anibal A. “Tony” Perez died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while assigned to the Ajo Station in the Tucson Sector. His death was reviewed and determined to have occurred in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbp.gov/about/in-memoriam/anibal-perez

Rosa Elisa Vasquez

Age :62

Gender :Female

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/04/2021

Location : 109 Shiloh Drive

City : Laredo

County : Webb

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/04/2021, ICE Deportation Officer Rosa Elisa Vasquez died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Laredo Field Office at 109 Shiloh Drive in Laredo.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/26039-deportation-officer-rosa-elisa-vasquez

Michael Lewis Hill

Age :62

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/04/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Memphis

County : Shelby

State : Tennessee

Agency : Memphis Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/04/2021, Memphis Police Lieutenant Michael Lewis Hill died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Memphis Police Department for 33 years.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/26011-lieutenant-michael-lewis-hill

Sherman Otto Benys Jr.

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/04/2021

Location : 300 block of South Wanda Drive

City : Kingsville

County : Kleberg

State : Texas

Agency : Kingsville Police Department

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/04/2021, Kingsville Police Senior Patrolman Sherman Otto Benys Jr. died from gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 300 block of South Wanda Drive in Kingsville. He was shot during the response and transported to a Corpus Christi hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25674-senior-patrolman-sherman-otto-benys-jr

John Edward Moon

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/03/2021

Location : Detention facility assignment

City : Brookshire

County : Waller

State : Texas

Agency : Waller County Sheriff’s Office

Cause of Death : COVID-19

Event : Line-of-duty illness

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/03/2021, Waller County Deputy Sheriff John Edward Moon died from complications of COVID-19 contracted while working a detention assignment guarding a COVID-19 positive individual. He served with the Waller County Sheriff’s Office for over two decades, beginning his career in 1998 in detentions before advancing through patrol and investigations roles and later serving as a supervisor. After previously leaving the agency, he returned and was sworn in again earlier in 2021. He died at age 48 at his home in Brookshire.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25694-deputy-sheriff-john-edward-moon
https://www.schmidtfunerals.com/obituaries/deputy-john-deputy-john
https://www.odmp.org/search/incident/covid-19

Sam J. Trujillo

Age :69

Gender :Male

Race : Latinx

Date : 11/03/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Taos Ski Valley

County : Taos

State : New Mexico

Agency : Taos Ski Valley Police Department

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/03/2021, Taos Ski Valley Police Chief Sam J. Trujillo died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/26493-chief-of-police-sam-j-trujillo

Richard William Newkirk

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 11/03/2021

Location : Unknown

City : Unknown

County : Unknown

State : Iowa

Agency : Iowa Department of Corrections

Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness

Event : Died from job-related COVID-19

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/03/2021, Iowa Department of Corrections Officer Richard William Newkirk died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving in the line of duty.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.odmp.org/officer/25880-correctional-officer-richard-william-newkirk