SJPD Officer Michael Johnson the 12th to Be Killed In Line of Duty

San Jose police officer Michael Johnson was the 12th officer to be killed in the department's 166th year history. He was gunned down on March 24 when 57-year-old Scott Dunham, who was suicidal, fired a rifle from his balcony on Senter Road.

Here is a look at all 12.

Police Officer Michael Johnson
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Cause of Death: Gunfire


Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Sunday, October 28, 2001
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Police Officer Desmond J. Casey

San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Monday, October 25, 1999
Cause of Death: Aircraft accident

Officer Gordon A. Silva
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Friday, January 20, 1989
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer Gene Ronald Simpson

San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Friday, January 20, 1989
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer Robert Lee Wirht

San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Thursday, September 8, 1988
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit

Police Officer Henry I. Bunch
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Monday, July 29, 1985
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer Robert A. "Bob" White
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Sunday, January 27, 1985
Cause of Death: Electrocuted

Officer Richard E. Huerta
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Thursday, August 6, 1970
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer John J. Covalesk
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Wednesday, November 15, 1950
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer John Buck
San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Wednesday, April 5, 1933
Cause of Death: Gunfire
 

Sgt. Morris Vandyck Hubbard

San Jose Police Department, CA
EOW: Saturday, July 12, 1924
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Source: Officer Down Memorial Page odmp.org

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