Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, September 13, 2015
Add to My HeroesJoseph Cameron Ponder
Trooper Cameron Ponder was shot and killed after conducting a vehicle stop on I-24, near Lamasco, at approximately 10:20 pm.
Trooper Ponder was on patrol when he observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The vehicle fled during the stop, leading Trooper Ponder on a nine-mile pursuit. During the chase, the driver abruptly stopped his vehicle, causing Trooper Ponder to crash into it. The man then exited his vehicle and opened fire, killing Trooper Ponder.
The subject fled the scene on foot but was located in a wooded area several hours later by members of the Kentucky State Police SRT. He was shot and killed when he pointed his weapon at the officers.
Trooper Ponder was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for nine months, assigned to the Mayfield Station. He is survived by his fiancee, parents, three siblings, and grandparents.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 9 months
- Badge 954
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 283 ReflectionsI served with Cameron at SDVT-1 in Pearl Harbor, HI. "Fastest man in Kentucky" he would always say. He would make me laugh so hard. I'll never forget his sense of humor and his strength. He always took care of himself. Broke my heart to hear him die over the radio after he tried to help those people. Miss you Ponder.
Sean McCann
USN
June 18, 2023
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