Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Thursday, February 25, 2010
Add to My HeroesJoel Brian Wahlenmaier
Deputy Sheriff Joel Wahlenmaier was shot and killed as he and another deputy assisted officers from the California Fire Marshal's Office serve a warrant on a suspected arsonist in Minkler, California.
As the deputies and officers entered the suspect's mobile home the man opened fire on them, fatally wounding Deputy Wahlenmaier and wounding a second deputy.
Police Officer Javier Bejar, of the Reedley Police Department, responded to the report of an officer down. He was shot and critically wounded during a standoff with the suspect. He died from his wounds four days later.
The suspect was found dead inside the home after a standoff that lasted several hours.
Deputy Wahlenmaier had served with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 351
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Deceased
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