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Tag: Off-Duty Deaths
Command
New Mexico Sheriff Found Dead at Home
Rio Arriba County deputies found Sheriff Sheriff Billy Merrifield dead at his home Sunday. The death is under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.
April 22, 2025
Patrol
South Carolina Cop Killer Faces Execution by Firing Squad
The police captain was shot eight or nine times, including twice in the head after falling to the ground. A pathologist testified that at least seven of the shots would have been fatal.
April 1, 2025
Patrol
Boston Detective Dies After Contracting Flu
Mark Walsh, 51, was rushed to the hospital last week with trouble breathing. He had suffered a cardiac event shortly before arriving at the hospital, but was temporarily in stable condition.
February 25, 2025
Patrol
Chicago-Area Officer Killed in Crash Driving to Work
The suspect then struck the vehicle driven by Glenview Police Officer Robert Fryc, 43, who was on his way to work. Fryc was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
February 18, 2025
Special Units
Off-Duty Florida Corrections Deputy Killed in “Targeted” Attack
Corrections deputy Basil Powell was shot and killed about 7:30 p.m. Monday night as he stepped out of his personal vehicle after returning home.
February 11, 2025
Training
U.S. Capitol Police Recruit Killed in Georgia Traffic Accident
Five other recruit officers who were also in the car were injured, and the crash happened while the recruits were off duty during their time at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
February 3, 2025
Patrol
Detroit Officer Killed in Crash Driving Home from Shift
The officer, identified as Cameron Richardson, was driving home in a Jeep Wrangler after working a shift when a motorist allegedly attempted to make a turn into an intersection and hit the Jeep.
January 6, 2025
Patrol
Las Vegas Officer Killed in Wrong-Way Crash Driving Home from Shift
Officer Colton Pulsipher and another man died at the scene, and a woman was transported by Mercy Air with injuries that were not life-threatening.
December 13, 2024
Patrol
Off-Duty Atlanta Officer Fatally Shot While Apparently Breaking into Home
According to deputies, after off-duty Investigator Aubree Horton entered the home, the homeowner opened fire, fatally shooting him. Investigators are treating the incident as an act of self-defense.
October 8, 2024
Patrol
Georgia Officer Suffers Fatal Heart Attack Driving Home from Shift
The Grantville Police Department said Corporal Kevin Enfinger was heading home from a patrol shift at around 5:30 p.m. when he had what appeared to be a heart attack.
July 29, 2024
Patrol
Off-Duty Texas Deputy Killed in Crash Involving Wrong Way Driver
Deputy Meredith Portillo had two passenger in her vehicle when it was struck by the wrong way driver, the sheriff’s office said.
July 23, 2024
Patrol
Texas Lieutenant Dies from Tornado Injuries
Lt. James "Jimmy" Waller was with his wife at their home in Trinity County on Sunday evening April 28 when an EF-1 tornado came through their neighborhood, destroying their home.
May 6, 2024
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