Officer Keith Boyer, 53

Whittier California Police Department

February 20, 2017 – Officer Keith Boyer was shot and killed while investigating a traffic crash. The shooter, the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash, was recently released on parole and had just murdered another person a few hours earlier. Another officer was wounded during the exchange of gunfire. The suspect was also wounded.

Officer Boyer is survived by his three adult children and his parents.

Major Jay R. Memmelaar, Jr. 49

Goldsboro North Carolina Police Department

February 16, 2017 – Major Jay R. Memmelaar suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in department physical fitness training. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Officer Lucas Chellew, 31

California Highway Patrol

February 22, 2017 – Officer Lucas Chellew was killed in a motorcycle crash while in pursuit of another motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, a sister, and his parents. His father is a retired CHP officer. His sister also works for the department.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Foley, 60

Alameda County California Sheriff’s Office

February 23, 2017 – Deputy Michael Foley was struck and killed by a prisoner transport bus. He was a 37-year law enforcement veteran.

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Sergeant Steven Floyd

Delaware Department of Corrections

February 2, 2017 – Sergeant Steven Floyd was killed during a 20-hour riot and hostage situation at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.

Officer Eric Mumaw, 44

Metro Nashville Tennessee Police Department

February 2, 2017 Officer Eric Mumaw drowned in swift water while attempting to rescue a suicidal woman. Other officers attempted to save him but the freezing water temperature and strong current prevented them from reaching him.

Deputy Chief James T. Molloy, 55 

New York City Police Department

January 30, 2017 – Deputy Chief James Molloy died of brain cancer he contracted as a direct result of inhaling toxic materials during the rescue and recovery attempts at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2011.

Seventy-two officers died on 9-11 while trying to save the lives of others.

Chief Molloy is survived by his wife and daughters.

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Officer Michael Louviere, 29

Westwego Louisiana Police Department

January 20, 2017 – Officer Michael Louviere was shot and killed when he stopped to help the victims of a vehicle crash. While assisting an injured female, a male suspect came from behind and shot the officer in the back of the head, killing him. The suspect then shot the injured woman and fled. He remains at large.

Officer Louviere is survived by his wife, four-year-old daughter, and 1-year-old son.

Deputy Sheriff Colt Eugene Allery, 29

Rollete County North Dakota Sheriff’s Office

January 18, 2017 – Deputy Colt Eugene Allery was shot and killed after the pursuit of a stolen vehicle. At the termination of the pursuit, the driver of the stolen car began firing at officers, killing Deputy Allery. The suspect was also killed in the shootout.

Detective Jerry Walker, 48

Little Elm Texas Police Department

January 17, 2017 – Detective Jerry Walker was shot and killed after responding to a call regarding a man with a gun. The suspect fired from a window, striking the detective in the neck.

Detective Walker is survived by his wife and four children.

Officer Raymond Murrell, 27

Bloomingdale Illinois Police Department

January 19, 2017 – Officer Raymond Murrell was killed in a car crash while responding to a felony in progress.

Sheriff Steve Ackerman

Lea County New Mexico Sheriff’s Office

January 17, 2017 – Sheriff Steve Ackerman was killed in a vehicle crash while on the way to a meeting with state legislators. He is survived by his wife and children.

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Trooper Landon E. Weaver, 23

Pennsylvania State Police

December 30, 2016 – Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed after responding to investigate a protective order violation. He is survived by his wife.

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Corrections Officer Lisa Mauldin, 47

Miller County Arkansas Sheriffs Office

December 19, 2017 – Officer Lisa Mauldin was attacked and killed by an inmate. A second female officer was also attacked, but she is expected to survive her injuries. The incident was captured on video, therefore the suspect was identified. He has been charged with capital murder and battery.

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