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Incident
Police Officer Michael Jensen and Lieutenant Michel Hoosock, of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, were shot and killed while attempting to locate a subject who had led officers on a vehicle pursuit earlier in the night.
The subject had fled from Syracuse police officers when they attempted a traffic stop. As officers terminated the pursuit and then went to the home on Darien Drive, in Salina, where the vehicle was registered. The officers requested assistance from the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office after locating the vehicle at the home and observing firearms inside of it. As they set up a perimeter around the home officers heard the subject manipulating a firearm inside.
Lieutenant Hoosock was in the backyard of a neighboring home when the man emerged from the home and opened fire on him with an AR-15, fatally wounding him. The man then went to the front of the home where he exchanged shots with other officers, fatally wounding Officer Jensen. The subject was also shot and killed during the shootout.
Officer Jensen had served with the Syracuse Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jensen gave the Syracuse Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Syracuse community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jensen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Syracuse Police Department has lost 12 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
Michael is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 2024, 1 officer at Syracuse Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2024, 4 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 64th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 29. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Syracuse Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.8 and 36; the middle age was 30. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Michael was 29. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Michael was 29. 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. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 22.2% of these deaths at Syracuse Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 33.3%.
April holds 6.8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Sundays: 13.5%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 12 deaths at Syracuse Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ar-15, in 11.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ar-15, in 0.4% 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 rifle; ar-15, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; ar-15, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Syracuse Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
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James A. Harvey
Aug 1, 1893
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Ernest T. Griffin Jun 12, 1921
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Pierson C. Near
Jan 7, 1923
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George E. Caldwell Jul 10, 1928
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James Hannon
Jun 13, 1929
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Michael English
Sep 22, 1935
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Andrew W. Wolfrom
Feb 1, 1937
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John S. Jarmacz Aug 30, 1947
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James Michael Considine
Apr 10, 1954
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Mercer E. Weiskotten
Sep 23, 1954
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Wallie Howard, Jr.
Oct 30, 1990
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Michael E. Jensen
Apr 14, 2024
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-WT
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