Officer Down
Patrick McDowell pleaded guilty to the shooting death of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers at a traffic stop in 2021
The man’s vehicle slammed into Officer James Muhlbauer’s patrol car, killing him and his K-9 partner Champ; the impact caused the cruiser to strike and kill Jesse Eckes, a pedestrian
Corpus Christi Officer Kyle Hicks was shot while responding to reports of gunfire; his assailant was fatally shot by other officers at the scene
Police Officer William Mathews was remembered as a conscientious officer with a friendly smile and big heart
Const. Francis Deschenes pulled over to help change an SUV’s flat tire when a van collided with the parked patrol car and the SUV
Police Chief Art Acevedo described Sgt. Steve Perez as “a man that had faith in his community and his family and his mission”
Walter Mallinson leaves behind his wife and two children
Luis A. Palermo Jr. rushed to help search-and-rescue efforts at the ruins of the World Trade Center after the attacks
The officer was struck and killed while clearing debris from the roadway
Jesse Hanes was a fugitive wanted in connection for an Ohio murder when he fatally shot Officer Jose Chavez
Bernard “Bernie” Domagala was left with brain damage after he was shot in the line of duty 29 years ago
Robert French was considered a class clown, always cracking jokes with other officers
Cole Allen Wilkins faces 25 years to life in prison and is due to be sentenced this month