Deputy Sheriff James P. Tutino of the Los Angeles County, California Sheriff’s Department died on Wednesday, January 26th after he was killed in the commuter train crash caused by a suicidal male parking his SUV on the railroad tracks. Deputy Tutino had served the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Detective LaVern Brann of the Battle Creek, Michigan Police Department was killed by gunfire on Monday, May 9th. Detective Brann was killed while he and his partner were investigating a homicide that had occurred the previous month. Detective Brann was a 20 year veteran and is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Deputy Sheriff Andy Taylor of the Llano County, Texas Sheriff’s Office was killed by gunfire on May 9th. The suspect was on parole for a previous robbery conviction and had violated the terms of that parole. After a massive manhunt the suspect was located. As officers moved in to capture him, he shot himself. He survived and was arrested and charged with murder.
Deputy Taylor was a 3 year veteran of the department.
Police Officer David Uribe of the Phoenix, Arizona Police Department was shot and killed on May 10th while conducting a traffic stop. The suspects fled the scene and are still at large. Officer Uribe was a 22 year veteran of the department. He is survived by his wife and son, who is also a member of the Phoenix Police Department.