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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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Goodding gave the Seaside Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Seaside community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Goodding.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jason is the only officer of Seaside Police Department remembered here.
Jason is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Jason is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jason is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2016, 1 officer in OR was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 2016, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2016, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jason was 39. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. Jason had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Jason was 39. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jason had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jason was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jason had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.1% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Fridays: 19.1%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Seaside Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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