Police Officer Jonathan(AJ) Schroeder, 37, of the Cleveland, Ohio Police Department was shot and killed while he and fellow officers attempted to serve a warrant on a male suspect wanted for rape and burglary.
Officer Schroeder served his department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and 10-month-old son.
Agent Jose Luis Martinez-Torres, of the Puerto Rico Police Department was struck and killed by a drunk driver on January 20th.
Special Deputy Gary L. Martin, 63, of the Lake County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department was struck and killed while he was participating in a charity bicycle ride for the Indiana Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors. Deputy Martin had served his agency for 28 years and 7 months. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two brothers, and three sisters.
Corporal Robert T. Krauss, 39, of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department died of injuries inflicted 8 months ago when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle as he escorted a funeral procession.
Corporal Krauss had served his department for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
Trooper Joseph A. Longobardo, 32, of the New York State Police, died September 3rd after succumbing to a gunshot wound inflicted two days earlier when he and another trooper were ambushed while searching for an escaped convict.
Trooper Longobardo served his agency for 8 years. He is survived by his wife and 1-year-old son. He was also a member of the Air National Guard.