San Fernando Police Department, California
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 6 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 225
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: May 27, 2003
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Reserve Police Officer Michael Short suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after suffering an injury while on duty. He was in the department's locker room when he collapsed and injured his knee.
After being discharged from the hospital for the injury he returned home, where he suffered a fatal heart attack a short time later.
Reserve Officer Short had served with the agency for over six years. He is survived by his wife, son, parents, and sister.