Pasadena Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, July 10, 1991
Add to My HeroesJeffery Dean Ginn
Patrolman Jeffery Ginn was shot and killed after he responded to a disturbance call in which a man was burning marijuana leaves in a barbeque pit in his backyard at 1506 Pecan Drive.
Unbeknownst to Patrolman Ginn, the resident of the home was a mental patient who had made threats against the police department several times. As Patrolman Ginn approached the backyard while holding his radio the man saw him and opened fire with an M-1 carbine rifle.
Patrolman Ginn was struck several times in the side. He was able to crawl to a nearby tree in an attempt to seek cover. The suspect then walked up to Patrolman Ginn, disarmed him, and shot him point-blank in the head with his own service weapon.
The man then held a woman hostage for nearly 20 hours before committing suicide.
Patrolman Ginn had served with the Pasadena Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 86
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; M-1
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 44 ReflectionsJeff was one of the best friends I’ve ever had..
He had an extra job working the Kroger parking lot across from South Houston High Scool & I spent pretty much every night he worked hanging w/him and listening to his goofy jokes.
Jeff was the big brother I never had but I still loved him like a brother & I still do.
Jeffery D. Ginn
#EndOfWatch July 10th 1991
I love you Brother
-richard a. vetzel
richard
Friend
August 18, 2022
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