Officer John R. Hissong, II, Fresno Police Department, California

Officer John R. Hissong, II

Fresno Police Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 1981

John R. Hissong, II

Officer Hissong suffered a fatal attack during a foot pursuit of a vandalism suspect. Officer Hissong had responded to a local hotel after receiving reports of vandalism. When he arrived at the hotel he was taken to the rear of the hotel where the vandalism had taken place.

Officer Hissong located the suspect prior to the arrival of backup officers. He pursued the suspect on foot for approximately 150 feet, at which point he caught the suspect but immediately collapsed on top of the man. Responding officers located Officer Hissong and immediately started CPR. He was transported to St. Agnes Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Hissong had served with the Fresno Police Department for 2 years and had previously served with the Weld County, Colorado, Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

Most Recent Reflection

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Well John I'm remembering you once again. Never forgot you. I miss you every day. Thanks to your brother Jim, i was able to attend the Fresno fallen officers memorial. I was able to see Sue again after all these years. She did one heck of a job raising Jon and Hilary. You would be so proud of all of them. As for Jim, hes become a great life long friend. I miss the fun times we had working together. You were taken way to soon. R.I.P. my friend.

Sgt (former) Charles Parvin
WCSO

July 4, 2018