U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Jerry Hartless
1988
Jerry L. Hartless served the U.S. Marine Corps for 1 years. Jerry also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Jerry Hartless succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three weeks earlier during a foot pursuit in the area of Ozark Street and Ocean View Boulevard. He and another officer were on patrol when Patrolman Hartless noticed a wanted gang member standing on a corner. The suspect fled on foot when Patrolman Hartless approached him. As Patrolman Hartless caught up to the suspect the man produced a 9 mm handgun and opened fire, striking him in the forehead. Patrolman Hartless was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the San Diego Police Department for nine months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1982 – 1983
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
San Diego Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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