Friday’s Heroes: Remembering the Fallen

Friday's Heroes - Remembering the fallen officers

 

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Officer Anthony Marcos Zarate, 52

Bellaire Texas Police Department

July 12, 2016 – Officer Anthony Karate was killed in a motorcycle crash while in pursuit of a vehicle.

He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

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Court Officer Ron Kuienzle, 63

Berrien County Michigan Trial Court

July 11, 2016 – Court Officer Ron Kuienzle was shot and killed by an inmate who was attempting to escape custody.

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Security Supervisor Joe Zangaro, 61

Berrien County Michigan Trial Court

July 11, 2016 – Security Supervisor Joe Zangaro was shot and killed by an inmate who was attempting to escape custody.

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Public Safety Officer Michael Ventura, 33

Town of Salem Wisconsin Department of Public Safety

July 8, 2016 – Public Safety Officer Michael Ventura was killed in an auto crash while responding to a call.

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Officer Brent Alan Thompson, 43

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Department

July 7, 2016 – Officer Brent Alan Thompson was shot and killed by an active shooter/sniper while providing security for a black lives matter protest in downtown Dallas. The suspect stated he specifically targeted white police officers.

Officer Thompson is survived by his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. His wife also serves as an officer with DART.

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Officer Patrick E. Zamarripa, 32

Dallas Texas Police Department

July 7, 2016 – Patrick E. Zamarripa was shot and killed by an active shooter/sniper while providing security for a black lives matter protest in downtown Dallas. The suspect stated he specifically targeted white police officers.

Officer Zamarripa is survived by his wife, two-year-old daughter, and stepson.

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Sergeant Michael Smith, 55

Dallas Texas Police Department

July 7, 2016 – Sergeant Michael Smith was shot and killed by an active shooter/sniper while providing security for a black lives matter protest in downtown Dallas. The suspect stated he specifically targeted white police officers.

Sergeant Smith is survived by his wife and two daughters.

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Officer Michael Leslie Krol, 40 

Dallas Texas Police Department

July 7, 2016 – Officer Michael Leslie Krol was shot and killed by an active shooter/sniper while providing security for a black lives matter protest in downtown Dallas. The suspect stated he specifically targeted white police officers.

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Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, 48

Dallas Texas Police Department

Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens was shot and killed by an active shooter/sniper while providing security for a black lives matter protest in downtown Dallas. The suspect stated he specifically targeted white police officers.

Corporal Aherns is survived by his wife and two children. His wife also serves with the Dallas Police Department.

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Deputy Sheriff Paul Clark, 55

St. Francois County Missouri Sheriff’s Office

July 4, 2016 – Deputy Sheriff Paul Clark died after being struck by a stolen vehicle. The driver, a wanted felon, stole a truck and intentionally struck Deputy Clark while attempting to escape custody. He was later captured after a pursuit with other officers.

Deputy Clark is survived by his wife, two children, and grandchildren.

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Sergeant David Kyle Elahi, 28

Sterlington Louisiana Police Department

Sergeant David Elahi was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop. Two other officers who were at the scene were also struck and were transported to the hospital with injuries.

Sergeant Elahi is survived by his expectant fiancee and one child.

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Deputy Sheriff Tase Sturgill, 49

Humphries County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office

Deputy Sheriff Tase Sturgill suffered a fatal heart attack after completing a run during a training exercise. He is survived by his wife and four children.