Patrolman Jerry L. Hartless

Patrolman Jerry L. Hartless | San Diego Police Department, California
San Diego Police Department, California
Patrolman Jerry L. Hartless

San Diego Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, January 31, 1988

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Jerry L. Hartless

Patrolman Jerry Hartless succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three weeks earlier during a foot pursuit in the area of Ozark Street and Ocean View Boulevard.

He and another officer were on patrol when Patrolman Hartless noticed a wanted gang member standing on a corner. The suspect fled on foot when Patrolman Hartless approached him.

As Patrolman Hartless caught up to the suspect the man produced a 9 mm handgun and opened fire, striking him in the forehead.

Patrolman Hartless was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the San Diego Police Department for nine months. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 9 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, January 9, 1988
  • Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
  • Offender Case never solved

foot pursuit, gang member, warrant service

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I worked same shift the day Jerry passed away. Being a former Marine , Jerry and I enjoyed our daily back and forths about Corps experiences. Jerry had a great sense of humor and he cherished being married. Gone but Jerry will never be forgotten. Semper FI

John Thomas Doulette PhD
San Diego PD/State of Florida Probation and Parole

May 7, 2023

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