Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman David Chetcuti was shot and killed after responding to backup another officer from a neighboring agency who was being shot at. A San Bruno police officer had stopped the suspect for not having current registration at US 101 and the Millbrae Avenue offramp at 10:00 am. As the officer approached the suspect's car, the suspect produced a high-powered rifle and opened fire. The officer was able to escape injury by diving into a drainage ditch for cover and calling for help. Patrolman Chetcuti, a motorcycle officer, was the first responding officer on the scene. As he pulled up, the suspect opened fire on him, striking him several times in the head and chest. The suspect then stole his weapon and fled the scene. A short chase ended until the suspect stopped and exited the vehicle with his hands in the air. He had multiple weapons and pipe bombs in his vehicle. The subject was found incompetent to stand trial three times and was sent to Napa State Hospital. Patrolman Chetcuti had served with the Millbrae Police Department for 11 years and previously served with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Chetcuti gave the Millbrae Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Millbrae community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Chetcuti.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman David John Chetcuti is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,587 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 0.9 percentage points below the national rate of 53.9%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David John Chetcuti's cause is highlighted.
How David John Chetcuti Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David John Chetcuti is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David John Chetcuti was killed by rifle.