2019-Present
Officer Dan Walters
Police Officer Dan Walters succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained on November 12, 2003. Before serving with the San Diego Police Department, Officer Walters was drafted by the Houston Astros and then played two seasons of Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres. Officer Walters had served with the San Diego Police Department for five years at the time he was shot. Officer Walters remained paralyzed and died from complications from the original injuries on April 23, 2020.
2000-2018
Jonathan “JD” De Guzman
Officer Jonathan “JD” De Guzman was shot and killed while making a pedestrian stop.
Jeremy N. Henwood
While on patrol, Officer Henwood was approached by a car from behind that flashed its lights. When he pulled over to assist, the suspect shot and killed him.
Christopher A. Wilson
Officer Chris Wilson was shot and killed while trying to arrest a suspect for assault with a deadly weapon following a probation compliance check at an apartment building in Southeast San Diego.
Gerald K. Griffin
Motor Officer Jerry Griffin was struck by a speeding vehicle while working a radar speed-enforcement detail. He died 11 days later.
Terry W. Bennett
San Diego Motor Officer Terry Bennett was killed while in pursuit of a stolen vehicle when the driver turned and deliberately struck Officer Bennett.
1980-1999
Ronald W. Davis
Responding to a domestic violence call, Officer Ron Davis was shot to death when the suspect tried to make his getaway.
Jerry L. Hartless
While chasing a suspect on foot, rookie Officer Jerry Hartless received a single gunshot wound to the head. He died 22 days later.
Thomas E. Riggs
Agent Riggs was shot and killed during an incident in which another officer and civilian ride-along were wounded.
Timothy Ruopp
Officers Tonahill and Ruopp were shot to death while citing suspects for alcohol violations.
Kimberly Tonahill
Officers Tonahill and Ruopp were shot to death while citing suspects for alcohol violations.
Kirk Leland Johnson
Officer Johnson was shot and killed by a youth driving his step-father’s Sheriff Department patrol vehicle.
H. Keith Tiffany
Officers Ebeltoft and Tiffany were ambushed and killed by rifle fire while investigating a neighborhood dispute.
Ronald R. Ebeltoft
Officers Ebeltoft and Tiffany were ambushed and killed by rifle fire while investigating a neighborhood dispute.
1960-1979
Dennis G. Gonzalez
Officer Gonzalez was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop.
Michael T. Anaya
Officer Anaya was shot to death while making a PCP arrest.
Denis W. Allen
While dealing with a knife-wielding suspect, Officer Allen was shot and killed when the suspect pulled a hidden gun.
Archie C. Buggs
Officer Buggs was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop of two suspects under the influence of PCP.
Freddie J. Edwards
Unaware that the suspicious person he stopped had just committed an armed robbery, Sgt. Edwards was shot and killed by a parolee.
James P. Lewis
Officer Lewis was shot and killed by a fugitive while off duty and helping a citizen check false IDs at a bar.
Robert L. Everitt
While laying flares at a traffic accident, Sgt. Everitt was hit and killed by a truck.
Michael J. Bushman
Officer Bushman died in a single-vehicle accident after his car left the road.
1940-1959
Harry Kay, Jr.
Sergeant Kay was killed during a high-speed pursuit.
Robert F. Bowers
Officer Bowers was killed during a high-speed pursuit.
Henry J. Goodrich
Officer Goodrich was killed in a head-on traffic collision.
1920-1939
Thomas A. Keays
Fifteen minutes after pulling a body from beneath a streetcar, Sgt. Keays died of a heart attack.
Edward J. Moore
While off duty, Officer Moore was shot to death while checking a suspicious person.
Robert J. McPherson
Officer McPherson was killed from wounds suffered while attempting to break up a fight in City Jail.
Robert L. Powers
Officer Powers was killed in a traffic accident.
Charles R. Harris
Officer Harris, undercover on a stakeout for a robbery suspect, was shot and killed by a hiding assailant.
Joseph S. Lee
Motorcycle Officer Lee was killed in an accident while chasing a reckless driver.
1900-1919
Walter B. Holcomb
Officer Holcomb died of Spanish influenza, which he contracted, while on duty, from a man he was transporting to the hospital.
Oliver S. Hopkins
Motorcycle Officer Hopkins was killed when hit from behind by a disgruntled motorist who had been arrested the previous night for drunk driving.
Emery E. Campbell
Officer Campbell was shot and killed fifteen minutes after the suspect purchased a gun and stated he was going to kill someone.
Learn more about our programs:
Widows & Orphans Fund
The Widows & Orphans Fund is a vital part of the San Diego Police Officers Association. We are the ONLY charity in San Diego that directly supports the sworn officers of the SDPD in times of injury or death.
Scholarship Program
Each year, the SDPOA awards scholarships to a number of students to help children of members achieve their goals in higher education.
SDPOA Childcare Center
This first-in-the-nation childcare center customized to meet the needs of police officers with extended hours and affordable rates is set to open in 2023.
