Friday’s Heroes: Remembering the Fallen

 

Captain Robert David Melton, 46

Kansas City Kansas Police Department

July 19, 2016 – Captain Dave Melton was shot and killed after responding to a “shots fired” call. When he encountered one of the men involved, the suspect immediately opened fire fatally wounding Captain Melton.

Officer Kristopher D. Moules, 25

Luzerne County Pennsylvania Correctional Facility

July 18, 2016 – Officer Kristopher Moules was killed during a struggle with an inmate when the two crashed through and elevator door and fell several floors to the bottom of the shaft. The inmate was also killed.

Corporal Montreal Lyle Jackson, 32

Baton Rouge Louisiana Police Department

July 17, 2016 – Corporal Montreal Jackson was shot and killed by ambush while responding to “man with a gun” call. Two other officers were also killed and three were wounded, including one who was critically wounded.

He is survived by his wife and infant son.

Officer Matthew Lane Gerald, 41

Baton Rouge Louisiana Police Department

July 17, 2016 – Officer Matthew Lane Gerald was shot and killed by ambush while responding to “man with a gun” call. Two other officers were also killed and three were wounded, including one who was critically wounded.

Deputy Sheriff Brad Allen Granola, 45 

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana

July 17, 2016 – Deputy Brad Allen Granola was shot and killed by ambush while responding to “man with a gun” call. Two other officers were also killed and three were wounded, including one who was critically wounded.

He is survived by his wife and four children.

Officer Calvin Mark McCullers

Southern Methodist University Police Department, Texas

July 5, 2016 – Officer Mark McCullers drowned when his patrol vehicle was swept away during torrential flooding. He is survived by his wife and six children.

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