San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, August 2, 1988
Add to My HeroesJames William Bloesch
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 17 years and had received a Silver Medal of Valor and two Bronze Medals of Valor. He was survived by his wife and three children, one of whom went on to also serve in law enforcement.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 1985
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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