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Sergeant Heather Glenn was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a subject after a domestic dispute at Perry County Memorial Hospital at 8885 IN-237 in Tell City at 12:50 am. Sergeant Glenn was investigating a domestic incident involving a woman being treated at the hospital for her injuries. When the woman notified authorities that the subject was arriving at the hospital, Sergeant Glenn and officers from Tell City Police Department, Perry County Sheriff’s Office, and Cannelton Police Department responded. The subject resisted arrest, and despite using an electronic control weapon, Sergeant Glenn could not subdue the man. The subject pulled out a gun and fatally shot Sergeant Glenn. Other officers returned fire and killed the subject.

On the afternoon of Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, 33-year-old Sheriff's Deputy Ahssahn Hacker tragically passed away while participating in defensive tactics training at the Southwestern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Evansville. During the training session, Deputy Hacker suddenly fell ill and was quickly rushed to Deaconess Midtown Hospital by the Evansville Police Department. Despite the valiant lifesaving efforts of the hospital staff, Deputy Hacker never regained consciousness. Deputy Hacker had joined the Sheriff's Office in December of 2022 and was completing his tier-one basic training. He is survived by his wife and three young children. The day after, the coroner's office identified the cause of Deputy Hacker's training death as "exertional sickling" related to sickle cell trait. Sheriff Noah Robinson announced that his office would implement new protocols to identify and protect recruits at risk of developing the condition.

Reserve Corporal Joseph Johnson was fatally shot near the intersection of North Third Street and Locust Avenue while conducting a traffic stop at approximately 8:20 pm. He had been responding to reports of a violent individual damaging property at a residence and threatening the occupants. During the response, Reserve Corporal Johnson encountered the suspect driving away and initiated a traffic stop. The subject immediately exited his vehicle and opened fire, fatally wounding Reserve Corporal Johnson before he could return fire. The assailant abandoned his vehicle, fled the scene, and was apprehended two days later. Reserve Corporal Johnson served with the Nyssa Police Department for nearly five years. He also had 15 years of experience as a corrections officer with the Oregon Department of Corrections and was currently employed as a civilian staff member within the agency.

Deputy Sheriff Josh Owen was shot and killed while he and another deputy attempted to arrest a man for domestic violence in the 400 block of Stromen Street in Cyrus at about 7:30 pm.  Deputies as well as police officers from the Glenwood Police Department and Starbuck Police Department had been dispatched to the house for reports of a domestic violence incident. The officers were attempting to place the man into custody when he opened fire on them. Deputy Owen and the subject were both fatally wounded. The other deputy and the Starbuck officer were injured. The incident occurred on Deputy Owen's 44th birthday.  "Our sympathies and love are with Deputy Josh Owen's family, and the families of the other deputies and officers involved," said Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley.  "Deputy Owen had a heart as big as his stature. He leaves behind a wife and a son. He loved his family, his brotherhood and his community. Deputy Owen served the Pope County Sheriff's Office fo...

  Police Officer Garrett Crumby was shot and killed while responding to a shots fired call at the 4600 block of Governors House Drive at 4:45 pm. A female called 911 and reported that she had been shot. When Officer Crumby and another officer responded, they were ambushed by the subject. Both officers were transported to Huntsville Hospital, where Officer Crumby succumbed to his wounds. The other officer remains in critical condition. The subject was taken into custody and charged with capital murder of a law enforcement officer. Officer Crumby had served with the Huntsville Police Department for three years and previously served with the Tuscaloosa Police Department for eight years. Police Officer Garrett Crumby, Huntsville Police Department, Alabama (odmp.org)  Huntsville police officer dies after being shot in the line of duty; 2nd remains hospitalized, suspect charged - al.com:

  Corporal Scotty Canezaro and Sergeant David Poirrier were killed in a helicopter crash in a field off North Winterville Road, near U.S. 190 at Erwinville, at about 2:26 pm. The crew of the Robinson R-44 helicopter was sent to assist in the pursuit of a fleeing vehicle around 2 am. While in flight, the helicopter's tail rotor struck a tree before crashing into a field. Corporal Canezaro had served with the Baton Rouge Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to the Air Support Unit. https://www.odmp.org/officer/26676-corporal-scotty-canezaro

Sergeant David Poirrier and Corporal Scotty Canezaro were killed in a helicopter crash in a field off North Winterville Road, near U.S. 190 at Erwinville, at about 2:26 pm. The crew of the Robinson R-44 helicopter was sent to assist in the pursuit of a fleeing vehicle around 2 am. While in flight, the helicopter's tail rotor struck a tree before crashing into a field. Sergeant Poirrier had served with the Baton Rouge Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the Air Support Unit. https://www.odmp.org/officer/26675-sergeant-david-poirrier

Patrolman Joseph Barlow McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma End of Watch Monday, March 20, 2023 Patrolman Joseph Barlow succumbed to injuries received on March 17th, 2023, when he was struck head-on while escorting a funeral procession for a member of his department who had passed away. The procession was traveling on Highway 75, near 151st Street S in Glenpool, when the pickup truck crossed the center line and struck his patrol car head-on. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later. The truck driver was arrested and charged with causing an accident without carrying a driver’s license, reckless driving, and causing significant bodily injury. First-degree manslaughter was charged after Patrolman Barlow passed away. Patrolman Barlow was United States Army veteran. Patrolman Joseph Barlow, McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma (odmp.org) https://www.odmp.org/officer/26667-patrolman-joseph-barlow

Deputy Sheriff Jeremy McCain Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma End of Watch Monday, March 20, 2023 Deputy Sheriff Jeremy McCain succumbed to injuries received when his patrol car struck a gate at the Oklahoma Christian School at 4680 E 2nd Street in Edmund at 6:50 pm. He was leaving the school campus when his patrol vehicle struck a partially opened gate while driving less than 10 miles per hour. The gate crashed through his front windshield and pinned him in the vehicle. He was transported to OU Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries 10 days later. Deputy McCain had served with the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He is survived by his son. Deputy Sheriff Jeremy McCain, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma (odmp.org)

Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith Hermann Police Department, Missouri Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 2023 Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith was shot and killed at Casey's Convenience Store at 811 Market Street in Hermann around 9:30 pm. Sergeant Griffith and another officer were responding to a disturbance at a convenience store. When the officers arrived, a shootout occurred. Both officers were shot. One officer is in serious but stable condition. Sergeant Griffith succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The subject shot both officers and fled the scene. He has a long history of criminal charges, and there is a warrant for his arrest for not showing up to court in 2022. He barricaded himself in a home near the shooting and was taken into custody the next day at 2 pm by the Missouri Highway Patrol SWAT team. ODMP: https://www.odmp.org/officer/26654-detective-sergeant-mason-griffith MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/he-was-everything-to-...