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Police Officer John E. Bartlett | Seattle Police Department, Washington Seattle Police Department, Washington

Police Officer

John E. Bartlett

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch: Monday, March 11, 1968

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: 9 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 3/9/1968

Weapon: Automobile; Commercial

Suspect: Arrested

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Officer Bartlett was killed when he was struck by a commercial truck while on a traffic stop. Officer Bartlett was standing by the traffic offender’s door when a passing truck swerved around his patrol car and drove into the lane where he was standing. The truck mirror struck Officer Bartlett and seriously injured him. He was transported to the hospital where he died two days later of his injuries. The driver of the commercial truck was arrested a short time later.

Officer Bartlett had been a member of the Seattle Police Department for nine years and is survived by his wife and two children.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 11, 2010

 

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