Tecumseh Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Monday, March 27, 2017
Add to My HeroesJustin Michael Terney
Patrolman Justin Terney was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing subject at approximately 11:30 pm.
He conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near South Cooper Drive and Benson Park Road. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and Patrolman Terney pursued him. Patrolman Terney deployed his taser, but it had no effect on the man. The subject then drew a firearm and shot Officer Terney several times. Patrolman Terney was able to return fire, striking the subject numerous times.
Patrolman Terney was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.
In November 2019 the subject was convicted of Patrolman Terney's murder and the jury recommended he be sentenced to death.
Patrolman Terney, who was also a volunteer firefighter with the Sam’s Point Fire Department, had served with the Tecumseh Police Department for one year.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 16
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, March 26, 2017
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 274 ReflectionsI was there with you, I wish I could have been there thirty seconds faster. You made us all proud. It was an honor to be your friend and brother. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace My Brother. I will never forget.
Training Officer, Randy Toney
Kickapoo Tribal Police Department
September 1, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths

Border Patrol Agent Daniel Salazar
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: May 17, 2022

Chief Deputy Sheriff Jody Wayne Cash
Calloway County Sheriff's Office, KY
EOW: May 16, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Walter Donald Jenkins, Jr.
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: May 11, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Robert Adam Howard
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: May 11, 2022

Patrol Officer Brian Lee Sember
Ottawa Police Department, IL
EOW: April 3, 2022

Sergeant Nicholas W. Tullier
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: May 5, 2022

Police Officer Darryl Wayne Fortner
Vestavia Hills Police Department, AL
EOW: April 6, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Nicholas D. Weist
Knox County Sheriff's Office, IL
EOW: April 29, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Douglas Warren Sanford
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: March 29, 2022