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Detective Jared Jensen was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a parolee who was wanted for attempted murder.
Detective Jensen radioed dispatch that he had spotted the suspect near the intersection of Costilla Street and Hancock Avenue and that he was going to make contact with the suspect. After approaching the suspect, Detective Jensen was shot once in the face. Detective Jensen fell to the ground, and the suspect stood over him and shot him again in the face.
Four minutes later citizens called to report a shooting. Responding officers located Detective Jensen on the sidewalk suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was transported to Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect was apprehended by FBI and ATF agents following a massive manhunt and was subsequently convicted of second degree murder. On May 5, 2008, he was sentenced to 96 years in prison.
Detective Jensen had served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for 3.5 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, brother, sister, two step-brothers, and two step-sisters. One of his brothers also serves with the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, brother, sister, two step-brothers, and two step-sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Jensen gave the Colorado Springs Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Colorado Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Jensen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Colorado Springs Police Department has lost 13 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Jared is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Jared is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jared is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2006, 2 officers at Colorado Springs Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2006, 3 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 2006, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2006, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jared was 30. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Colorado Springs Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 33; the middle age was 32. Jared had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 5.5 years.
Jared was 30. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Jared had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Jared was 30. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jared had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jared was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jared had served 3.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 12.5% of these deaths at Colorado Springs Police Department; December holds the most, 25%. Wednesdays: 12.5%.
February holds 6.8% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Wednesdays: 17.4%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 13 deaths at Colorado Springs Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .44 caliber, in 12.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .44 caliber, in 0.8% 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; .44 caliber, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .44 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Colorado Springs Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, Jared among them.
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Benjamin F. Bish
Jun 28, 1896
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John W. Rowan
Sep 13, 1918
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George Kaltenberger
Jun 12, 1941
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Richard Stanley Burchfield
Nov 26, 1953
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Bernard Livingston Carter
May 14, 1975
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Dennis John Ives
Aug 7, 1975
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Harry Lee Allen
Dec 22, 1975
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Augustus Joseph Perreira Jr.
Apr 12, 1980
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Mark Layne Dabling
Dec 6, 1982
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Jared Scott Jensen
Feb 22, 2006
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Kenneth Chua Jordan
Dec 5, 2006
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Matthew Robert Tyner
Jul 24, 2012
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Thomas Charles Moberly Jun 18, 2016
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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