Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Timothy Mossbrucker was shot and killed as he pulled up to a shooting scene at a supermarket. He was shot before he was able to exit his patrol car. The suspect was apprehended and later committed suicide while in jail. Sergeant Mossbrucker had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for 17 years. He is survived by his expectant wife, three sons, and two daughters. His wife later gave birth to his fourth son.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife, three sons, and two daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Mossbrucker gave the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Golden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Mossbrucker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Timothy Michael Mossbrucker 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 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Timothy Michael Mossbrucker's cause is highlighted.
How Timothy Michael Mossbrucker Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Timothy Michael Mossbrucker is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Timothy Michael Mossbrucker was killed by rifle.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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