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      Fallen Heroes of the San Diego Police Department


 

The brave men and women who gave their lives in service for the San Diego Police Department.

Jeremy N. Henwood
End of Watch: 7 August 2011
While on patrol, Officer Henwood was approached by a car from behind that flashed its lights. When he pulled over to assist, the suspect shot and killed him.
Christopher A. Wilson
End of Watch: 28 October 2010
Officer Chris Wilson was shot and killed while trying to arrest a suspect for assault with a deadly weapon following a probation compliance check at an apartment building in Southeast San Diego.
Terry W. Bennett
End of Watch: 26 June 2003

San Diego Motor Officer Terry Bennett was killed while in pursuit of a stolen vehicle when the driver turned and deliberately struck Officer Bennett.
Gerald K. Griffin
End of Watch: 25 April 2003

Motor Officer Jerry Griffin was struck by a speeding vehicle while working a radar speed-enforcement detail. He died 11 days later.
Ronald W. Davis
End of Watch: 17 September 1991

Responding to a domestic violence call, Officer Ron Davis was shot to death when the suspect tried to make his getaway.
Jerry L. Hartless
End of Watch: 31 January 1988

While chasing a suspect on foot, rookie Officer Jerry Hartless received a single gunshot wound to the head. He died 22 days later.
Thomas E. Riggs
End of Watch: 31 March 1985

Agent Riggs was shot and killed during an incident in which another officer and civilian ride-along were wounded.
Timothy Ruopp
End of Watch: 16 September 1984

Officers Tonahill and Ruopp were shot to death while citing suspects for alcohol violations.
Kimberly Tonahill
End of Watch: 14 September 1984

Officers Tonahill and Ruopp were shot to death while citing suspects for alcohol violations.
Kirk Leland Johnson
End of Watch: 20 February 1983

Officer Johnson was shot and killed by a youth driving his step-father’s Sheriff Department patrol vehicle.
H. Keith Tiffany
End of Watch: 6 June 1981

Officers Ebeltoft and Tiffany were ambushed and killed by rifle fire while investigating a neighborhood dispute.
Ronald R. Ebeltoft
End of Watch: 6 June 1981

Officers Ebeltoft and Tiffany were ambushed and killed by rifle fire while investigating a neighborhood dispute.
Dennis G. Gonzalez
End of Watch: 25 June 1979

Officer Gonzalez was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop.
Michael T. Anaya
End of Watch: 10 April 1979

Officer Anaya was shot to death while making a PCP arrest.
Denis W. Allen
End of Watch: 2 April 1977

While dealing with a knife-wielding suspect, Officer Allen was shot and killed when the suspect pulled a hidden gun.
Archie C. Buggs
End of Watch: 4 November 1978

Officer Buggs was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop of two suspects under the influence of PCP.
Freddie J. Edwards
End of Watch: 7 October 1971

Unaware that the suspicious person he stopped had just committed an armed robbery, Sgt. Edwards was shot and killed by a parolee.
James P. Lewis
End of Watch: 29 December 1970

Officer Lewis was shot and killed by a fugitive while off duty and helping a citizen check false IDs at a bar.
Robert L. Everitt
End of Watch: 7 December 1964

While laying flares at a traffic accident, Sgt. Everitt was hit and killed by a truck.
Michael J. Bushman
End of Watch: 25 November 1963

Officer Bushman died in a single-vehicle accident after his car left the road.
Harry Kay, Jr.
End of Watch: 11 March 1957

Sergeant Kay was killed during a high-speed pursuit.
Robert F. Bowers
End of Watch: 12 December 1955

Officer Bowers was killed during a high-speed pursuit.
Henry J. Goodrich
End of Watch: 7 September 1940

Officer Goodrich was killed in a head-on traffic collision.
Thomas A. Keays
End of Watch: 20 November 1937

Fifteen minutes after pulling a body from beneath a streetcar, Sgt. Keays died of a heart attack.
Edward J. Moore
End of Watch: 15 January 1933

While off duty, Officer Moore was shot to death while checking a suspicious person.
Robert J. McPherson
End of Watch: 30 September 1929

Officer McPherson was killed while attempting to break up a fight in City Jail.
Robert L. Powers
End of Watch: 16 June 1928

Officer Powers was killed in a traffic accident.
Charles R. Harris
End of Watch: 3 April 1927

Officer Harris, undercover on a stakeout for a robbery suspect, was shot and killed by a hiding assailant.
Joseph S. Lee
End of Watch: 19 March 1921

Motorcycle Officer Lee was killed in an accident while chasing a reckless driver.
Walter B. Holcomb
End of Watch: 21 October 1918

Officer Holcomb died of Spanish influenza, which he contracted, while on duty, from a man he was transporting to the hospital.
Oliver S. Hopkins
End of Watch: 2 July 1915

Motorcycle Officer Hopkins was killed when hit from behind by a disgruntled motorist who had been arrested the previous night for drunk driving.
Emery E. Campbell
End of Watch: 27 August 1913

Officer Campbell was shot and killed fifteen minutes after the suspect purchased a gun and stated he was going to kill someone.

 
     
 
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