Topeka Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Sunday, December 16, 2012
Add to My HeroesJeffrey Glenn Atherly
Police Officer Jeff Atherly and Corporal David Gogian were shot and killed while checking on a suspicious vehicle in a grocery store parking lot on the 1400 block of SW Huntoon Street shortly after 6:00 pm.
Several minutes after making contact with the multiple subjects in the vehicle, one of them opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Atherly and Corporal Gogian. A third officer on the scene was not wounded.
The subject, who opened fire, fled in the vehicle and was located in a home on Third Street, where he barricaded himself for several hours. He was eventually shot and killed after exiting the house while carrying a firearm. He had a criminal record, and his probation had just ended.
Officer Atherly had served with the Topeka Police Department for just under two years. He is survived by his child.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 1 year, 8 months
- Badge 155
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 249 ReflectionsToday is the 12 anniversary of your death. It’s hard to believe it’s been this long Jeff, as your lieutenant at the Kansas State Department corrections I remember you very well. You were a very dependable and dedicated young man who put 100% effort in your duties. There were several times that you prevented what it could’ve been impossible disturbance. I always have a lot of trust and confidence in you. I hope you’re in heaven looking down and smiling with that mischievous grin. Love you, my friend and brother. Mike Gainey , former lieutenant and US Army retired for Sergeant.
1SG (R) MICHAEL GAINEY
Retired army, and retired from Kansas Department of Corrections
December 15, 2024
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