Arlington Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 2001
Add to My HeroesJoseph Thomas Cushman
Corporal Joseph Cushman was accidentally shot and killed while performing training for a school shooting.
A group of officers were conducting training at a local junior high school when Corporal Cushman was shot in the head. All of the officers involved were wearing helmets and vests and were supposed to be using rubber bullets.
Corporal Cushman and a second instructor were demonstrating a drill to other officers when the other instructor's weapon discharged. The school year had already ended, and no students were present during the training exercise.
Corporal Cushman had been employed with the Arlington Police Department for four and one-half years and had been awarded Rookie of the Year in 1999. He had been promoted to Corporal the day before he was killed.
Corporal Cushman is survived by his fiancee and parents.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 1676
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 182 ReflectionsCpl. Cushman, thank you for your service. Thank you for leading by example and helping the Latino community. Your legacy will never be forgotten. Que Dios lo bendiga a su familia.
Recruit Juan Berumen
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