Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Jared Jensen was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a parolee who was wanted for attempted murder.
Detective Jensen radioed dispatch that he had spotted the suspect near the intersection of Costilla Street and Hancock Avenue and that he was going to make contact with the suspect. After approaching the suspect, Detective Jensen was shot once in the face. Detective Jensen fell to the ground, and the suspect stood over him and shot him again in the face.
Four minutes later citizens called to report a shooting. Responding officers located Detective Jensen on the sidewalk suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was transported to Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect was apprehended by FBI and ATF agents following a massive manhunt and was subsequently convicted of second degree murder. On May 5, 2008, he was sentenced to 96 years in prison.
Detective Jensen had served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for 3.5 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, brother, sister, two step-brothers, and two step-sisters. One of his brothers also serves with the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, brother, sister, two step-brothers, and two step-sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Jensen gave the Colorado Springs Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Colorado Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Jensen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Jared Scott Jensen is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Colorado Springs Police Department, 8 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jared Scott Jensen's cause is highlighted.
How Jared Scott Jensen Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jared Scott Jensen is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jared Scott Jensen was killed by handgun; .44 caliber.
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