Galt Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Add to My HeroesKevin Andrew Tonn
Police Officer Kevin Tonn was shot and killed after responding to a burglary call in the 200 block of F Street at approximately 11:20 am.
Upon arriving at the scene a witness pointed to a suspect who was nearby. As Officer Tonn approached the man to question him the subject produced a gun and fired a single shot, striking Officer Tonn. The man then fired at other responding officers before committing suicide.
Officer Tonn was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Tonn was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Galt Police Department for three and a half years. He had previously served as a firefighter and medic. He is survived by his parents and sister.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 172
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 431 ReflectionsIt's been almost 6 years, Tonn. I feel the pain of your loss every day...the pain has not lessened...only intensified. I will never forget you.
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