Seaside Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch: Friday, February 5, 2016
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 604
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 5, 2016
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sergeant Jason Goodding was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to serve a warrant on a subject on the 300 block of Broadway Street at approximately 9:30 pm.
They observed the subject walking along the street and recognized him as having an active felony warrant. The subject resisted arrest and was tasered. However, he was still able to shoot Sergeant Goodding. Another officer on scene was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Sergeant Goodding had served with the Seaside Police Department for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.