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Officer Down: North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper John Sumter Horton

Published February 13, 2022 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper John Sumter Horton

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. North Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper John Sumter Horton died in the most senseless way possible - killed when another officer responding to his aid lost control of their vehicle. To compound the tragedy that responding officer was John's brother, Trooper James N. … [Read more...]

Officer Down: LAPD Officer Fernando Arroyos

Published February 12, 2022 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On January 10, 2022, off-duty LAPD Officer Fernando Uriel Arroyos was house-hunting with his girlfriend. It was his first day off after working a series of patrol shifts and he was excited to find a home for him and his girlfriend to live. What should have been … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Austin Police Department Officer Lewis “Andy” Traylor

Published August 2, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Austin Police Department Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On July 28, 2021, while responding to a serious injury traffic call, Austin Police Department Officer Lewis "Andy" Traylor was critically injured when a tractor-trailer made a U-Turn in front of his cruiser. Officer Traylor’s vehicle slammed into the … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Kern County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff Phillip Campas

Published July 29, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Kern County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff Phillip Campas

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. It was a domestic violence call that turned into a deadly standoff in rural southern California. On July 25, 2021, Kern County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff Phillip Campas was shot and killed during a standoff that also wounded another police officer. When … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Clark County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jeremy Brown

Published July 28, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Clark County Sheriff's Office Detective Jeremy Brown

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Clark County Sheriff's Office Detective Jeremy Brown was shot and killed while conducting surveillance at an apartment complex in the 3500 block of Northeast 109th Avenue in Vancouver, Washington. While he sat in his vehicle, he was approached by three people, … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Josh Bartlett

Published July 21, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Josh Bartlett

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On July 15, 2021, Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Josh Bartlett was murdered during an hours-long SWAT standoff that also left three others injured. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of our own, tonight, SWAT Commander … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Terre Haute Police Department Detective Greg Ferency

Published July 9, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Terre Haute Police Department Detective Greg Ferency

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. UPDATED JULY 16, 2021 to add Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett's comments after Detective Ferrency's funeral. Terre Haute Police Department Detective Greg Ferency was ambushed and murdered outside the FBI Indianapolis Resident Agency on Wednesday, July 7, … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Worcester Police Department Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia

Published June 24, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down - Worcester Police Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On June 4, 2021, Worcester Police Department Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia gave his life attempting to save 14-year-old Troy Love, who also drowned in Green Hill Pond. “Two kids were in the water trying to hold onto each other in the water when I got here, … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Canada Corrections Officer Bikramdeep Randhawa

Published June 22, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Canada Corrections Officer Bikramdeep Randhawa

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Canada Corrections Officer Bikramdeep Randhawa gunned down in a brazen daylight hit at a Delta gas station on May 1, 2021. The getaway vehicle, a Mazda SUV, was found burning in South Burnaby later that day. Police are unsure if Randhawa was murdered because … [Read more...]

Officer Down: RCMP Constable Shelby Patton

Published June 17, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


  Constable Shelby Patton, a six year veteran of the Indian Head RCMP detachment, was murdered while performing a traffic stop outside Wolseley, SK, on June 12, 2021. Constable Patton pulled over a truck reported stolen from Manitoba. After he exited his RCMP cruiser the driver of the stolen vehicle hit him and ran him over, killing him. Assistant Commissioner … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Champaign Police Department Officer Chris Oberheim

Published May 29, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down Champaign Police Department Officer Chris Oberheim

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Shortly before 3:30am on May 19, 2021, the Champaign Police Department received a call about a domestic disturbance. Officer Chris Oberheim responded, as did a second officer. Both were met with a hail of gunfire as they exited their squad cars. They responded … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Chandler P.D. Officer Christopher Farrar

Published May 14, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Chandler Police Department Officer Christopher Farrar

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On April 29, 2021, Chandler Police Department Officer Christopher Farrar was struck and killed by a violent moron driving a stolen vehicle. Gilbert Police Officer Rico Aranda was also struck and suffered a traumatic brain injury. He remains in … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook

Published May 12, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On April 28, 2021, Delmar Police Department Corporal Keith Heacook passed away from injuries suffered when he responded to a 911 call from an elderly couple being attacked by a stranger. "Our community, my department, his family — we all mourn," Delmar Police … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Decatur County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Justin Bedwell

Published April 23, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Decatur County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Justin Bedwell

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On March 1, 2021, Decatur County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Justin Bedwell died from a gunshot wound to the chest he suffered on February 28. Lt. Bedwell was a 19-year veteran of the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy in Seminole County attempted to … [Read more...]

Officer Down: LADP Officer Jose Luis Anzora

Published April 22, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Los Angeles Police Department Officer Jose Luis Anzora

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On February 26, 2021, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Jose Luis Anzora was struck by a vehicle while conducting traffic control in downtown L.A. He was standing beside his police cruiser near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Trinity Street at about … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Tampa Police Department Officer Jesse Madsen

Published April 20, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Tampa Police Department Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Tampa Police Department Master Patrol Officer Jesse Madsen gave his life so others may live, but how many lives he saved will never be known. In the early morning hours of March 9, 2021, Tampa Police began receiving calls about a white vehicle driving … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Memphis Police Department Officer Nicholas Blow

Published April 20, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Memphis Police Department Officer Nicholas Blow

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Making it to the end of your shift is the goal of every police officer. Once you've made it back to the precinct, changed into your civvies and made it to your personal vehicle for the drive home, all the dangers are over for the day, right? For Memphis PD … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Washington County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Kyle Jeffrey Davis

Published April 13, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Washington County Sheriff's Office Corporal Kyle Jeffrey Davis

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On March 25, 2021, Corporal Kyle Jeffrey Davis was assaulted by an inmate while booking one of 16 suspects into the Washington County Correctional Facility in Oklahoma. An inmate identified as 37-year-old Athine Henderson struggled with Corporal Davis, striking … [Read more...]

Officer Down: U.S. Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos

Published April 13, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. U. S. Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores-Bañuelos was struck by a vehicle and killed while rendering aid to a broken down motorist on March 15, 2021. "It is with a profound sense of loss that we mourn the passing of one of our own, Border Patrol Agent … [Read more...]

Officer Down: New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher

Published April 9, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. On Friday, March 26, 2021, New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher died as a result of traumatic brain injuries suffered on December 18, 2017. On that fateful day, Trooper Gallagher stopped to assist a motorist whose vehicle broke down on an entrance ramp from … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Texas State Trooper Chad Walker

Published April 6, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down Texas State Trooper Chad Walker

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. When Texas State Trooper Chad Walker pulled over to assist what he thought was a motorist having car trouble on the evening of Friday, March 26, 2021, the thought of a violent encounter was probably the furthest thing from his mind. Yet, before the trooper's … [Read more...]

Officer Down: Boulder Police Department Officer Eric Talley

Published April 5, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


Officer Down: Boulder Police Department Officer Eric Talley

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Boulder Police Department Officer Eric Talley is arguably the most high-profile law enforcement death so far this year. On March 22, 2021, 51-year-old Officer Talley was the first officer to respond to an 'active shooter' call at King Sooper grocery store.  He … [Read more...]

American Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths in 2020

Published April 3, 2021 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


American Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths in 2020

Last year 264 federal, state, military, tribal, and local law enforcement officers died in the line-of-duty - the highest number of line-of-duty deaths since 1974. The 2020 Law Enforcement Fatalities Report (download PDF) notes COVID is blamed for 145 of those deaths, another 48 police officers were deemed 'firearms-related fatalities' and 44 were killed in traffic incidents … [Read more...]

Officer Down: RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson

Published April 24, 2020 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Crime, In Memoriam -- Remembering our Heros, Officer Down, Police, Violent Criminals


Officer Down: RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson

This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson’s courage and bravery are exactly what we expect from RCMP members. She epitomized our national image of an RCMP officer, both on and off duty, and is rightfully being remembered as a hero. On April 19, 2020, 23-year veteran … [Read more...]

Remembering Mayerthorpe RCMP’s Fallen Four

Published March 2, 2020 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Canadian Mass Murders, Firearm Prohibition Orders, Guns, In Memoriam -- Remembering our Heros, Officer Down, Police, Violent Criminals


The Fallen Four and Firearm Prohibition Orders

This is part of my ongoing series on Canadian Mass Murders. On March 3, 2005, a violent man with a long criminal history and a lifetime firearms prohibition order against him used an illegal gun to murder four RCMP constables in Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Anthony Fitzgerald Orion Gordon Lionide Nicholas Johnston Brock Warren Myrol Peter Christopher … [Read more...]

In Memoriam – Constable Michael Pegg – York Regional Police Service

Published December 7, 2013 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Constable Michael Pegg succumbed as the result of complications from a training accident he was involved in on November 12th, 2013. Constable Pegg was at the agency’s training facility in Vaughan when he broke his leg. He underwent surgery for the injury three … [Read more...]

In Memoriam – Constable John Zivcic – Toronto Police Service

Published December 7, 2013 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. Constable John Zivcic succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was involved in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Neilson Drive while responding to a call. After the initial collision, his vehicle struck a tree and he … [Read more...]

Benjamin Gabriel Sebena charged in capital murder of Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Lynn Sebena

Published December 29, 2012 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Human Depravity, In Memoriam -- Remembering our Heros, Officer Down


This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty. It appears the sympathy I expressed in the opening paragraph of my December 24th article for the husband of murdered Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Lynn Sebena was misplaced. A husband is grieving the senseless loss of his wife this very minute.  Instead of … [Read more...]

Police Officer Jennifer Lynn Sebena is shot and killed in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Published December 24, 2012 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Human Depravity, Officer Down, Podcasts


This is part of my ongoing series Officer Down - in honour of police officers slain in the line of duty.   [powerpress] A husband is grieving the senseless loss of his wife this very minute.  Instead of preparing Christmas Eve dinner for his bride, Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Lynn Sebena's husband must now prepare for a funeral … [Read more...]

Officer Jeremy Henwood: Rest In Peace…

Published August 18, 2011 by Christopher di Armani Filed Under: Officer Down


San Diego Police Department Officer Jeremy Henwood was, if he can be judged by his last recorded act, a good and decent man.  His murderer seems all the more heinous simply because we know what that last recorded act was. That last recorded act? Buying a kid a meal at a local McDonalds restaurant.  As you will see in the video below, Henwood was buying himself something … [Read more...]

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