Fairfield Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, July 29, 1984
Add to My HeroesArthur W. Koch
Sergeant Arthur Koch was shot and killed after being ambushed at the 600 block of Berkeley Way in Fairfield.
At 6:20 p.m., Sergeant Koch responded to a shooting call in a residential neighborhood and had parked his car nearby. As he walked towards the scene, the suspect shot him with a high-powered rifle. He succumbed to his injuries approximately nine hours later at Intercommunity Hospital. Sergeant Koch had just been promoted and was shot on his last shift as a patrol officer.
The suspect, 37, who barricaded himself in his home, surrendered seven hours later. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. He died in prison in 2017.
Sergeant Koch was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran and had served five years with the Fairfield Police Department. He had previously served with the California Highway Patrol. He was survived by his wife, three children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, July 28, 1984
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to Life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsSgt. Koch,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 29, 2024
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