Pomona Police Department, California
End of Watch: Monday, May 3, 1915
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: May 3, 1915
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief of Police Henry Tracy was struck and killed by a vehicle on Second Street, near Park Avenue, while talking with another officer who had just picked up a police motorcycle from a dealer.
He was preparing to get onto the motorcycle with the other officer they were struck by a truck. He had just returned to service after recovering from a bullet wound received while chasing a suspect.
Chief Tracy had only served in law enforcement for four years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.