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Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Monego was shot and killed after responding to a 911 hang-up call at a local restaurant at 6505 Regional Street in Dublin. Deputy Monego was the second deputy on the scene. When the first deputy went inside the building to investigate the call, she was overpowered by the suspects, who then took her sidearm. As Deputy Monego approached the front door, the suspects opened fire through a glass window, striking him in the chest, slightly above his ballistic vest. After Monego fell to the ground, the shooter walked outside and shot him five more times at close range. The first deputy then called for assistance as the suspects fled the restaurant. Deputy Monego was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead approximately 20 minutes later. Three suspects were later arrested after a short pursuit. Each suspect was charged with murder in the commission of a robbery, murder of a police officer, and false imprisonment. The shooter was found guilty and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Deputy Monego had served with the department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, who was a Highway Patrol Officer, and his 18-month-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Monego gave the Alameda County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oakland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Monego.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alameda County Sheriff's Office has lost 11 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
John is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1998, 11 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1998, 78 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1998, 80 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 33. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. John had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 33. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.2% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 16.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 18.2% of all 11 deaths at Alameda County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Alameda County Sheriff's Office has 11 officers remembered here, John among them.
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Daniel Carlisle Cameron
Jul 19, 1898
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Gustave Adolph Koch
Jul 19, 1898
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John J. Lerri
Jul 19, 1898
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Charles M. White
Jul 19, 1898
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George Woodsum
Jul 19, 1898
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Andrew W. Lindquist
Jan 13, 1910
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Richard Walter Blancher
Feb 23, 1986
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John Paul Monego
Dec 12, 1998
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Michael Robert Foley
Feb 23, 2017
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Oscar Walter Rocha
Jul 23, 2020
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Aubrey Phillips
Feb 12, 2022
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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