Officer James William Bloesch
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 2, 1988

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: 1985

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 2, 1988
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Bloesch was accidentally shot and killed at the police stables at Golden Gate Park by another officer who was examining his .357-caliber duty weapon.

Officer Bloesch had served with the agency for 16 years and had received on Silver Medal of Valor and two Bronze Medals of Valor. He was survived by his wife and three children.