Fort Wayne Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Add to My HeroesDavid Alexander Tinsley
Police Officer David Tinsley suffered a fatal heart attack while searching for a suspect following a vehicle pursuit and foot pursuit of a suspect in a stolen car.
The man drove onto a the Rivergreenway footpath along the St. Mary's River in the area of Candlelite Court where he crashed and fled on foot. Officer Tinsley assisted with a canine track of the suspect until the man was taken into custody. He was returning to his patrol car where he suddenly collapsed.
Other officers began CPR and he was transported to St. Joseph Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.
Officer Tinsley had served with the Fort Wayne Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, his parents, three siblings, two nieces, and two nephews.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 1754F
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Monday, September 10, 2018
Most Recent Reflection
View all 150 ReflectionsDave was a great man!
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