Trooper James E. Saunders

Washington State Patrol, Washington
‍End of Watch: Thursday, October 7, 1999

BIO

Age: 31
Tour: 9 Years
Badge: 1053

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Handgun
Offender: Sentenced to life

Trooper James Saunders was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of South Road 28 & W Lewis Street in Pasco, Washington.

He had radioed into dispatchers with a description of the pickup truck and the license plate. Within one minute of his initial call, a citizen used Trooper Saunders' radio to notify dispatchers that he had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect was arrested the following day after officers conducted surveillance on several different locations, looking for the owner of the truck. The man was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

Trooper Saunders had served with the Washington State Patrol for nine years. He was survived by his expectant wife and 2-year-old daughter.

Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wayne Bryant

Benton County Sheriff's Office, Washington
‍End of Watch: Monday, April 22, 1991

BIO

Age: 30
Tour: 10 Years
Badge: Not Available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Vehicular assault
Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender: Killed in crash

Deputy Bryant was killed by a drunk driver who was driving with his head lights turned off. Deputy Bryant was responding to backup another deputy who was pursuing a domestic assault suspect. The drunk driver had just left a local bar after being involved in an altercation and had turned off his lights after seeing the first deputy's patrol car, fearing he would be arrested.

The drunk driver struck Deputy Bryan's vehicle head-on and both men were killed. Toxicology reports showed that the driver had a BAC of .10 and had smoked marijuana shortly before the incident.

Deputy Bryant had served with the agency for almost 4 years and had served in law enforcement for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and brother.

Trooper Raymond L. Hawn

Washington State Patrol, Washington
‍End of Watch: Wednesday, January 17, 1990

BIO

Age: 47
Tour: Not Available
Badge: 741

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Trooper Raymond Hawn was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting a motorcyclist on the shoulder of a road near Grandview, Washington.

While at the scene the other vehicle drove onto the shoulder and struck Trooper Hawn, causing fatal injuries. Trooper Hawn was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later.

Trooper Hawn was survived by his wife and three children.

Patrolman Alva M. Jackson

Pasco Police Department, Washington
‍End of Watch: Friday, April 1, 1955

BIO

Age: 38
Tour: 7 Years
Badge: Not Available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender: Sentenced to 65 years

Patrolman Jackson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a youth who had murdered his father and wounded his grandfather. As Patrolman Jackson chased the suspect on foot he rounded a corner and was confronted by the boy. As he attempted to talk the suspect into giving up, the boy opened fire with a .22 caliber revolver, striking Patrolman Jackson several times. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Jackson was still able to overpower the boy and hold him until other units took him into custody. Patrolman Jackson was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later.

The 16-year-old boy said he was mad with his father over his objection to his drinking beer. He was convicted of second degree murder and manslaughter and sentenced to 65 years in prison.

Patrolman Jackson had been with the agency for five years and had served with the Hood River, Oregon, Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Chief of Police Walter Rupert Little

Washtucna Police Department, Washington
‍End of Watch: Saturday, April 29, 1961

BIO

Age: 65
Tour: Not Available
Badge: Not Available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Rifle
Offender: Sentenced to Life

Chief Little was shot and killed as he was shopping in a grocery store. A man he had reprimanded earlier in the day for target practicing had ambushed Chief Little and shot him as revenge. The man was apprehended a short time later and sentenced to life in prison, where he later died.

Chief Little was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Marshal Robert William Dawson

Washtucna Police Department, Washington
‍End of Watch: Monday, August 12, 1940

BIO

Age: 44
Tour: Not Available
‍Badge: Not Available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Assault
Incident Date: Thursday, August 1, 1940
Weapon: Person
Offender: Not Available

Marshal Robert Dawson succumbed to injuries received 12 days earlier when he was assaulted while attempting to arrest several drunk men near the Potlatch Yards in Washtunca. One of the men struck him, knocking him down and causing a paralytic stroke.

Marshal Dawson was survived by his wife and two children.

Chief of Police Charles E. Copeland

Kennewick Police Department, Washington
‍End of Watch: Sunday, April 2, 1933

BIO

Age: 66
Tour: 20 Years
Badge: Not Available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Struck by train
Incident Date:: Friday, March 31, 1933

Chief Copeland succumbed to injuries received three days earlier when he was struck by a train while investigating a call of a suspicious character at the Eastside warehouse at 2000 hours. The train was moving without lights when it struck him, causing major injuries.

Chief Copeland had served as Chief on three separate occasions and had been in law enforcement for 20 years.

Officer Joseph Holzhey

Kennewick Police Department, Washington
‍End of Watch: Thursday, November 1, 1906

BIO

Age: Not Available
Tour: Not Available
Badge: Not Available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Gun; Unknown Type
Offender: Shot and killed

Officer Holzhey, Marshal Mike Glover, and Deputy Marshal Forest Perry were shot and killed as the two officers and a posse attempted to arrest several burglary suspects at a hobo camp. During the ensuing shootout Marshal Glover, Officer Holzhey, and one of the suspects were shot and killed. Another suspect and several other posse members were wounded.

Deputy Marshal Forest Perry

Kennewick Police Department, Washington
‍End of Watch: Thursday, November 1, 1906

Deputy Marshal Perry was accidentally shot and killed when he was caught in the crossfire during a shootout. Deputy Marshal Perry, Officer Joseph Holzhey, and Marshal Michael Glover had gone to a hobo camp to arrest two men wanted for burglarizing a hardware store. During the ensuing shootout Officer Holzhey and Marshal Glover were fatally wounded.

One of the suspects was shot and killed. The other suspect and several posse members were also wounded.

Deputy Marshal Perry had been deputized that day to assist with the arrest.

Marshal Michael D. Glover

Kennewick Police Department, Washington
‍End of Watch: Wednesday, October 31, 1906

BIO

Age: Not Available
Tour: Not Available
‍Badge: Not Available

INCIDENT DETAILS

Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Gun; Unknown Type
Offender: Shot and killed

Marshal Michael Glover, Officer Joseph Holzhey, and Deputy Marshal Forest Perry were shot and killed as the two officers and a posse attempted to arrest several burglary suspects at a hobo camp. During the ensuing shootout Marshal Glover, Officer Holzhey, and one of the suspects were shot and killed. Another suspect and several other posse members were wounded.