Boone Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, March 4, 1999
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: March 4, 1999
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Master Police Officer John Knapp suffered a fatal heart attack after assisting several motorists push their vehicles off the roadway during snowy conditions.
He complained about chest pain several times during the shift before going home. He passed away in his sleep.
Officer Knapp had served with the Boone Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.