Incident
Officer Mushaney was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic violence call. The suspect exited the house when Officer Mushaney arrived and shot him. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers who responded to the scene. Officer Mushaney had been with the agency for 6 years.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Mushaney gave the San Fernando Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Fernando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Mushaney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Benjamin Mushaney is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At San Fernando Police Department, 4 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Benjamin Mushaney's cause is highlighted.
How Benjamin Mushaney Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Benjamin Mushaney is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Benjamin Mushaney was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from San Fernando Police Department are honored on badge.nw.



