Corpus Christi Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, September 9, 1987
Add to My HeroesJoseph Daniel Bock
Sergeant Bock was shot and killed after attempting to arrest a suspect he had just chased. The suspect was able to disarm Sergeant Bock and shot him four times. The man then shot at a passing truck before shooting Sergeant Bock two more times.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and sentenced to death. On June 12, 2004, the suspect was found to be mentally ill and his sentence was commuted to life with the possibility of parole.
Sergeant Bock had been with the agency for 13 years. He was survived by his two daughters, mother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 110
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentence commuted to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 49 ReflectionsJust a civilian who remembers this day well. I was 18 years old driving toward Corpus from Bishop via Chapman Ranch with my boyfriend. I remember being run off the road in my Trans Am by a vehicle and then moments later several police cars in pursuit who I also had to yield the road to. Then I continued on my way and went to my classes. Later that day on the news I learned of Sgt Bock's death.
When I heard of his killer's sentence being commuted in 2004 because of mental illness I was in disbelief.
Through the years Sgt Bock's children have crossed my mind and I say a prayer for them.
I pray that whatever parole board comes upon his killers case that they have the sense to keep that criminal locked up forever.
I wish when I was that 18 year old girl that I would have been savvy enough to come forth as a witness to the killer's get away run.
RIP Sgt Bock
P. L. Flaming-Mikeman
Civilian
May 8, 2019
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer William Buechner
Auburn Police Division, AL
EOW: May 19, 2019
Constable Willie Houston "Hoot" West
Lowndes County Constable's Office, MS
EOW: May 9, 2019
Sergeant Kelvin Ansari
Savannah Police Department, GA
EOW: May 11, 2019
Police Officer Anthony Neri
Sanibel Police Department, FL
EOW: May 6, 2019
Trooper Matthew Elias Gatti
Tennessee Highway Patrol, TN
EOW: May 6, 2019
Police Officer Robert McKeithen
Biloxi Police Department, MS
EOW: May 5, 2019
K9 Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon
Mooresville Police Department, NC
EOW: May 4, 2019
Special Agent in Charge Liquat A. "Leo" Khan
United States Army Criminal Investigation Division, US
EOW: April 30, 2019
Police Officer Kyle Olinger
Montgomery County Police Department, MD
EOW: April 18, 2019