The faces and names you will see and read about are those of law enforcement officers who have died in Nebraska. Each was a member of a family. of a community, and dedicated his life to protecting the citezens of Nebraska. We honor them.

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		Sergeant Jason "Tye" Pratt, Douglas County Omaha Police Sergeant Jason "Tye" Pratt died on September 19, 2003, after being shot on September 11, 2003. He was shot in the head after a suspect ran from a traffic stop. Sgt. Pratt's partner returned fire, killing the suspect. Sergeant Pratt, at age 30, he was a seven-year veteran of the Omaha Police Department. Pratt left behind a wife, Stacy, and two daughters. He was promoted to Sergeant during his time in the hospital prior to his death.
		Officer Eric L. Ottis, Douglas County Bennington Reserve Officer Eric L. Ottis was killed on February 10, 2002, near the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center outside of Grant Island. Ottis' vehicle was struck by another vehicle as he was leaving the training center. A contributing factor to the accident was a missing stop sign, knocked down the previous day, that had not yet been replaced.
		Special Agent Kevin J. Kramer, Douglas County Federal Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Kevin J. Kramer was killed at about 7:20 a.m. on April 14, 1996, in a one-vehicle accident near Jordan, Montana. Agent Kramer was killed while on special assignment during the "Freeman Standoff." Kramer was alone in the vehicle when he lost control on a county road. He was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries. FBI Agent Kremer was 34 years old and survived by his wife, Heidi.
		Officer Jimmy B. Wilson, Jr., Douglas County Omaha Officer Jimmy B. Wilson, Jr. died at about 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 1995, from several gunshot wounds. Officer Wilson was shot at about 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, 1995, while initiating a traffic stop on a vehicle near 40th and Blondo. A suspect in the stopped vehicle stepped out and opened fire on Officer Wilson while he was still seated in his patrol car. Officer Wilson was rushed to the hospital where he was listed in grave condition until he passed away the following morning. Officer Wilson was 24 years old and engaged to be married at the time of his death.
		Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Dobbertin, Douglas County Douglas County Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Dobbertin was shot at about 1:10 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 1977, and died from his wounds four days later at about 3:45 p.m. Deputy Dobbertin was off-duty and in downtown Omaha when he witnessed a thief taking items from a UPS vehicle. Dobbertin chased the suspect and was struck in the face with a radio antenna as he rounded a corner. The 20 year-old suspect then obtained Dobbertin's service revolver and shot him before fleeing. The suspect was captured and charged with Dobbertin's death following an extensive investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and area law enforcement officers. Dobbertin was 41 years old and survived by his wife, Catherine, and three children.
		Captain Dennis F. Lipari, Douglas County Douglas County Captain Dennis F. Lipari was shot at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 1977, while off-duty. Captain Lipari, his family, and two other deputies were eating at Club 89 in Southwest Omaha. The club was filled with some 200 people when a lone gunman entered and began firing into the crowd with a shotgun. Lipari was hit and died at about 7:59 p.m. at Bergan-Mercy Hospital. The gunman wounded 24 other club patrons. Captain Lipari was 39 years old and was survived by his wife, Ruth.
		Officer Paul A. Nields, Sr., Douglas County Omaha Officer Paul A. Nields, Sr. was assigned as a plainclothes narcotics investigator when, at 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, 1974, he heard an "officer needs help" call. Responding to the call for assistance, Nields and Sgt. Bernard Venditte went to 1818 North 25th Street. A barricaded man had wounded several officers and an attempt was made to force him out with tear gas. Nields, attempting to help, rushed up to the front door. The suspect fired and struck him with a shot from a .12 gauge shotgun. He died instantly. Officers at the scene shot the suspect to death. Officer Nields was 29 years old and survived by his wife, Kathleen, and two sons.
		Officer Larry D. Minard, Sr., Douglas County Omaha Officer Larry D. Minard, Sr. died at about 2:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17, 1970, after an explosive device concealed in a suitcase blew up. Minard and other officers from the Omaha Police Department were on the scene of a disturbance at 2865 Ohio Street when the explosion occurred. A total of eight officers were in the house at the time. Officer Minard was closest to the suitcase when it detonated. Minard would have been 30 years old on August 20. Instead he was buried on his birthday. His wife, Karen, and five children survived him.
		Officer John E. Costello, Douglas County Omaha Motorcycle Officer John E. Costello died from injuries sustained when his police motorcycle collided with a car near 48th and Center on May 22, 1961. Officer Costello was on patrol heading eastbound when a small, foreign car turned left in front of him. Officer Costello remained in a coma until he passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 1961. He was 33 years old and survived by his wife, Rita, and five children.
		NE State Trooper Duane F. Nichols, Douglas County Nebraska State Trooper Duane F. Nichols died from injuries suffered in a head-on collision on Thursday, July 24, 1958. The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Highway #275 near the west edge of Waterloo. He collided with a car driven by a suspected drunk driver. Trooper Nichols was killed instantly. Trooper Nichols was 31 years old and survived by his wife, Gertrude, and three children.
		Deputy U.S Marshal James J. Guerin, Douglas County Deputy U.S Marshal James J. Guerin died at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 1951, when the car he was driving collided with a semitractor trailer hauling concrete slabs. The accident occurred on West Dodge Road just west of the Elkhorn River. Deputy Guerin was returning to Omaha from North Bend, where he had been serving papers. Marshal Guerin was 38 years old and survived by his wife, Albertina.
		Detective Sergeant Joseph J. Treglia, Douglas County Omaha Detective Sergeant Joseph J. Treglia was shot while transporting a burglary suspect along with Detective Charles Swanson near 33rd and Harney at about 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 1936. The suspect suddenly drew a semi-auto pistol and shot Detective Treglia once in the chest. He then turned his weapon on Swanson and shot him, as well. However, Swanson returned fire and killed the subject. Detective Swanson then drove to Nicholas Senn Hospital were everything possible was done to treat Detective Treglia. At about 4:50 p.m., Treglia passed away from his wound. He was 41 years old and survived by his wife, Hazel, and two children.
		Officer Leslie G. Chamberlin, Douglas County Omaha Officer Leslie G. Chamberlin died at about 8:10 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 1935, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash that occurred at about 10:30 p.m. the previous night as Chamberlin pursued a speeding vehicle. A car traveling east on Dodge Street near 48th stopped to let Chamberlin's partner, Officer Fred Drefs, pass. As the car began to turn left into a vacant lot at 4820 Dodge Street, Chamberlin's motorcycle crashed into the car. Chamberlin was 22 years old and survived by his wife, Mildred.
		Officer Reynold E. Wolfe, Douglas County Omaha Officer Reynold E. Wolfe was shot at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 1935, and died about an hour later. Officer Wolfe and Officer Clarence Drehsen were patrolling near 22nd and Poppleton Avenue when they observed a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle that had fled from the scene of an armed robbery at Stahmer Brother's Grocery, 2702 South 20th Street. The suspects crashed near the Peterson Baking Company, and Wolfe and Drehsen approached. Two suspects emerged and began firing at the officers. Drehsen was struck in the left leg and Officer Wolfe was struck in the chest with a shotgun blast. One of the suspects died in a shootout with responding officers and the other was captured. Officer Wolfe was 25 years old and survived by his wife, Mary.
		Special Duty Patrolman Otto P. Peterson, Douglas County Omaha Special Duty Patrolman Otto P. Peterson was shot at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 1933, while contacting two suspicious men near 31st and Poppleton Avenue. Peterson was shot once in the chest and once in the head. He died at about 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 1933. The assailants were later identified as Cecil Thornbrugh and Hank Thornbrugh. Cecil was later captured in another state after a shootout with authorities. Hank was killed in a another shootout. Patrolman Peterson was 46 years old and widowed. He was survived by his two children.
		Officer James J. Sullivan, Douglas County Omaha Officer James J. Sullivan was shot while assigned to a robbery stakeout at the Coryell Oil Station at 39th and Parker on Saturday, April 4, 1931. At about 11:10 p.m. two suspects entered the station and began to rob the attendant. Officer Sullivan was concealed in a small restroom and was heard by one of the suspects. When he opened fire on the armed men, they returned fire, striking Sullivan four times. He returned fire before collapsing, but the men managed to escape. Officer Sullivan died from his wounds at about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, 1931. He was 31 years old and survived by his wife.
		Detective Sergeant Fred A. Kruger, Douglas County Omaha Police Detective Sergeant Fred A. Kruger died at about 3:15 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 1930. Detective Kruger and Sergeant Ray Strong were looking for bank robbery suspects when they observed some suspicious men near 16th and Wirt Street. The detectives ordered the suspects to step out of their car, and as one of them stepped out, Kruger observed the other concealing something and grabbed for the man's sleeve. The subject pulled away and, as Kruger spun around to flee, the suspect shot him six times in the back. Mortally wounded, Kruger still managed to fire four shots at the fleeing suspect before collapsing and dying. Detective Strong chased the suspect but he managed to escape. He was later captured on the grounds of Fort Omaha. Detective Kruger was an 11-year veteran of the Omaha Police Department and was survived by his wife.
		Detective Sergeant William M. Davis, Douglas County Omaha Detective Sergeant William M. Davis died at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 1927, from injuries suffered in a car-truck crash. The crash occurred at about noon at 31st and Curtis Ave. Davis was riding in a new police car driven by Detective Tom Ryan. The officers were headed south on 31st street when the car collided with a heavy paving truck. Davis was pinned in the vehicle for a time. After being taken to Nicholas Senn Hospital, he died from his injuries. Davis was 29 years old when he was killed.
		Detective Frank S. Aughe, Douglas County Omaha Detective Frank S. Aughe was shot and killed on Thursday, January 31, 1924. Aughe and three other detectives were searching for a man wanted in connection with a drug store robbery when they observed a man matching the bandit's description, near 16th and William Street. Detectives Killion, Murphy and Davis prepared to enter a store behind the suspect who, unbeknown to them, had drawn his weapon. As the suspect turned to run out the door, Detective Aughe entered. The two men began to struggle. Aughe was shot six times and died at about 3:30 p.m. He was 50 years old and survived by his wife and daughter.
		Officer James E. Scott, Douglas County Omaha Officer James E. Scott was shot to death at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 1922 near 32nd and "A" Street while on foot patrol. Two girls who witnessed the shooting said they overheard three suspects making threatening remarks about ambushing Officer Scott moments before he was killed. Scott had ejected the three men from a soft drink shop located at 31st and "A" Street earlier in the day, so these men were considered prime suspects. Officer Scott was shot three times, once in the chest and twice in the left arm. He managed to fire at least three shots at his assailants before collapsing. Officer Scott was appointed to the Omaha Police Department on December 6, 1921. He was 32 years old and single at the time of his death.
		Special Agent Lewis R. Gustafson, Douglas County Northwestern Railroad Special Agent Lewis R. Gustafson was shot at about 7:15 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 1921, near 14th and Webster. Gustafson was standing outside the Northwestern and Missouri Pacific Freight house when two men came running by. Agent Gustafson called for the men to stop. One of the men stopped, turned and fired a handgun striking Gustafson in the neck. Gustafson died at about 3:20 a.m. on Tuesday September 27, 1921. His killers escaped from the scene. He was 29 years old and single at the time of his death.
		Detective Arthur G. Cooper, Douglas County Omaha Detective Arthur G. Cooper was shot at about 8:45 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 1921, and died from his gunshot wounds at about 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1. Detectives Cooper and Wavrin were assigned to investigate a burglary case after a suspect had contacted the burglary victim, regarding the return of some stolen property. Detective Cooper pretended to be the victim and set up a meeting at 17th and Howard. A short time later a suspect arrived and motioned for Cooper to follow him. The suspect started down the street with Cooper behind, when he suddenly turned and shot the detective three times. Detective Cooper was taken to Clarkson Hospital where he slipped into a coma, and later died. Cooper was 41 years old, and was survived by his wife, Mamie, and a daughter.
		Detective Frank J. Murphy, Jr., Douglas County Omaha Detective Frank J. Murphy, Jr. was shot and mortally wounded on July 16th, 1919, and died on Wednesday, July 23. On the previous Wednesday at about 2:30 a.m., detectives Murphy, Lundeen and Farrand observed an individual matching the description of a suspect in several holdups. Murphy called out for the man to stop and, as he stepped out of the patrol car, the suspect turned and shot him. His assailant, Judd Tobias, was shot by Detective Lundeen. Tobias later died from his injuries. Initially it was believed Detective Murphy would survive his wounds, however gangrene set in and he later died. Detective Murphy was 25 years old and survived by his wife.
		Detective Frank J. Rooney, Douglas County Omaha Detective Frank J. Rooney was shot at about 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 1918, in a gun battle with robbery suspects after having entered a two-story bungalow at 3207 North 14th Street. Detective Rooney, along with other officers of the Omaha Police Department, received a tip about the location and hideout of a gang of thieves. Members of the gang had held up a jewelry store at 1514 Dodge Street at about 3:30 p.m. that afternoon. The officers raided the bungalow and encountered six gang members. As they began to search the room one of the suspects produced a gun and began shooting. Detective Rooney was struck in the abdomen and collapsed. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital and died at about 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 1918.
		Railroad Special Agent Cornelius Cross, Douglas County Northwestern Railroad Special Agent Cornelius Cross was shot and killed on Sunday, January 21, 1917, in the Omaha Freight Yards while attempting to arrest three males. Cross attempted to arrest the men after catching them breaking into a freight car. Two suspects fled, however, the third shot Agent Cross once in the head and twice in the body. He was 23 years old at the time of his death.
		Officer William Good, Douglas County Omaha Officer William Good was shot while investigating a domestic abuse call on Friday, March 31, 1916. Upon arrival at the scene, Officer Good arrested the husband and escorted him to the corner drug store to call for a police wagon. However, the suspect had concealed a revolver before Good arrived and suddenly pulled it out. The men struggled and Officer Good was shot once in the face. He died instantly. The suspect returned home, where he killed his wife and then himself. Officer Good was 47 years old and was survived by his wife and two children.
		Detective Thomas Ring, Douglas County Omaha Detective Thomas Ring was killed about noon on Wednesday, February 10, 1915. Ring had been asked by Union Pacific Special Officer Cashman to assist with arresting two men wanted in connection with robbing boxcars of merchandise. Ring met with Cashman and Special Officer Phillips of Burlington Northern and went to a rooming house located at 401 North 15th Street, where the two men were to have been. Upon arriving, the officers went upstairs and announced themselves. A warning came for the officers to stay away from the door. As Ring stood on a washstand and looked through a transom in an attempt to see what the suspects were doing, he was shot once with a .44 caliber revolver and died instantly. Two suspects fled but one was captured a short distance away. The other suspect committed suicide to avoid capture. Detective Ring was 54 years old and survived by his wife and three children.
		Officer Edward Lowery, Douglas County South Omaha Officer Edward Lowery was shot and killed at about 10:45 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 1909, near 24th and "N" Street in South Omaha. Lowery had just arrested a man for vagrancy and, as he escorted the man down the street, the suspect suddenly produced a hidden revolver and shot the officer. Drawing his revolver, Officer Lowery returned fire striking the suspect twice before collapsing. Taken to a nearby drug store, Lowery died a few minutes later. South Omaha Officer Harder captured the suspect a short time later. His wife and three children survived Officer Lowery.
		Officer Lafayette A. Smith, Douglas County Omaha Officer Lafayette A. Smith was shot at about 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 1909, while on foot patrol near 9th and Dodge. Officer Smith heard a disturbance nearby and observed a struggle between a man and a woman. When Smith stepped in to arrest the man as he attempted to rob the woman, the suspect drew a revolver and shot the officer twice in the abdomen. Smith returned fire wounding the suspect in the leg. Detective Devereese later observed the same suspect at about 2:15 a.m. and was involved in a shoot-out. The suspect was wounded and surrendered. Officer Smith died at about 1:00 a.m. from his wounds. His wife and children survived him.
		Omaha Detective Simon S. Drummy, Douglas County Omaha Detective Simon S. Drummy was shot and killed at about 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 1908. The shooting took place at William Sawyer's Pool Room at 2607 "N" Street. Detective Drummy and Detective Shields had gone to South Omaha looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery and shooting of Omaha Officer Lahey. When the officers arrived they observed a male standing behind a stove. As Drummy approached the man the suspect pulled a revolver from under his coat and shot Drummy once in the head. Drummy tried to draw his revolver but collapsed. Detective Shields shot and wounded the suspect. The man later died from his wounds. Detective Drummy was 51 years old and survived by his wife, Katherine, and five children.
		Special Agent Joseph M. Smith, Douglas County Burlington Northern Special Agent Joseph M. Smith was struck and killed by runaway freight cars in the Union Pacific Yard at Sixth and Leavenworth in Omaha at about 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 1907. Smith was walking along the track and witnesses stated that he didn't hear the train coming. The string of freight cars broke loose and struck Smith, killing him instantly. Agent Smith was 40 years old when he was killed and was survived by his wife and children.
		Omaha Officer Daniel D. Tiedeman, Douglas County Omaha Officer Daniel D. Tiedeman was shot and mortally wounded at about 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 1897. Officer Tiedeman, who was investigating a report of a burglary at a saloon near 13th and Spaulding, surprised the burglars and gave chase when they ran from the scene. He walked into a nearby fire station and collapsed. It was discovered that Tiedeman had been shot in the stomach with a shotgun. Officer Tiedeman was taken to Clarkson Hospital but died at about 1:00 p.m. that same day. He was 38 years old and survived by his wife and daughter.
		Constable Jeremiah McCheane, Douglas County Constable Jeremiah McCheane was stabbed by a subject he had just arrested on a warrant from the court. The attack occurred at about 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 1870, at a tenement house located at 13th and Webster. McCheane remained unconscious until he died at 8:40 a.m. the next morning. Constable McCheane was 51 years old and survived by his wife, Mary, and seven children.
		Omaha Deputy Marshal Thomas A. Welch, Douglas County Omaha Deputy Marshal Thomas A. Welch was shot on Sunday, June 24, 1866, and died Wednesday, August 8, 1866. Welch encountered a soldier with the Nebraska 1st Regiment in a beer garden. The soldier was causing a disturbance and when Welch began escorting him outside, the soldier pulled a revolver and shot him. The soldier was taken into custody but later escaped. Deputy Marshal Welch was 35 years old and survived by his wife, Ann.