POlice Officer Truong Thai

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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Unk

Incident Details:

Police Officer Truong Thai was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 800 block of East Flamingo Road at about 1:00 am.
The subject opened fire from inside his vehicle as Officer Thai and his partner attempted to make contact with him at the intersection of East Flamingo Road and South University Center Drive. Officer Thai and a civilian were both struck by the subject's shots. Officer Thai succumbed to his wounds while being transported to a local hospital.
The man fled the scene but was apprehended by a police canine approximately three miles away after refusing to exit his vehicle.
Officer Thai had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 23 years and was assigned to the South Central Area Command. He is survived by his daughter. 

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Biographical Information:
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: Unk

Incident Details:

Detective Justin Terry was killed when a steel height-restriction beam fell onto his department vehicle on U.S. 95, near Route 215, at about 7:00 am.
The beam had been installed to prevent over-height vehicles from entering the construction zone where a new overpass was being built. A tractor-trailer pulling a piece of large equipment struck the beam, causing it to fall onto Detective Terry's vehicle as he also drove beneath it.
Detective Terry had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 21 years and was assigned to the Homicide Sex Crimes Bureau. He is survived by his wife and two sons. 

United States Marshals Service

Biographical Information:
Age: 61 Years
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: NA

Incident Details:

Special Deputy Marshal Jose Gomez died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Lloyd D George U.S. Courthouse at 333 South Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas.
Special Deputy Marshal Gomez was a United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran who served with the United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters, and three sisters. 

Nevada Highway Patrol

Biographical Information:
Age: 54 Years
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: NA

Incident Details:

Trooper Fontaine contracted COVID-19 while employed as a Nevada State Trooper. Trooper Fontaine tested positive for the virus and was hospitalized on October 11, 2021. Trooper Fontaine remained hospitalized and succumbed to complications of Covid-19 on November 27, 2021. 

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Biographical Information:
Age: 50 Years
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 9316

Incident Details:

Officer Edward Contreras joined LVMPD on July 18, 2006, after proudly serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a combat veteran who served in Somalia and Iraq before becoming a police officer. During his early years with the department, he worked as a patrol officer at the South Central and Convention Center Area Commands before transferring to the Traffic Bureau. He spent the rest of his time at LVMPD in Traffic, where his brother, Michael, was also assigned. Officer Contreras died from complications of COVID-19 on September 28, 2021, cutting short his distinguished 15-year law enforcement career. When he wasn’t on duty, he loved fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family. Officer Contreras, 50, is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and son, Aaron. 

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Biographical Information:
Age: 35 Years
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 8467

Incident Details:

Sgt. Douglas King joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on August 12, 2004. He was assigned to patrol in the Summerlin Area Command. King was one of the first officers to arrive at the Route 91 Harvest festival mass shooting in October 2017, exemplifying his unwavering willingness to protect and serve at any cost. On August 23, 2021, he died from complications of COVID-19 before he was to receive the department’s Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a domestic violence call. The Medal of Honor – bestowed to officers who risk their life beyond the normal call of duty to protect or save a human life – was awarded posthumously. King, known for his good-natured disposition, was popular among his peers and was a devoted husband, father and son. Family will forever remember him as dedicated, honorable, loyal, and beloved. He is survived by his wife, Cinnamon, and daughters Scarlett, Tommi and Hannah. 

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Biographical Information:
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: 6944

Incident Details:

Officer Philip Closi joined LVMPD on September 13, 2000. He was assigned to the Convention Center Area Command where he worked patrol. During his 21-year Metro career, he collaborated with educators on devising school violence awareness programs. He taught countless teenagers about the dangers of drugs and violence as a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officer. Off duty, he continued his mentoring of kids as a coach for both of his children’s hockey teams. Closi was passionate about helping others and served on the board of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association. He was known as a dedicated family man whose life reminded fellow officers that their families come first. Closi, 48, died from complications of COVID-19 on August 11, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, and children Nicola and Jacob.

Nevada Highway Patrol

Biographical Information:
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: Unk

Incident Details:

Trooper Micah May was hit and passed away while trying to stop a carjacking suspect on Interstate 15 on Tuesday.

Trooper May was deploying stop-sticks on I-15 near Sahara Avenue when he was struck by the suspect’s car, NHP said in a statement.

May was airlifted to UMC, and he passed away.

May, 46, has been with the Nevada Department of Public Safety since April 2008, according to NHP. He is married and a father of two.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Biographical Information:
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Unk

Incident Details:

Police Officer Jason Swanger died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer Swanger was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy and the Army National Guard. He had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for seven years and was assigned to the Enterprise Area Command. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, and brother. 

Pahrump Justice Court

Biographical Information:
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Unk

Incident Details:

Court Bailiff Gerald Smith died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Bailiff Smith had served with the Pahrump Justice Court for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter. 

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Biographical Information:
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: Unk

Incident Details:

Lieutenant Erik Lloyd died after contracting COVID-19 as the result of a presumed exposure while on duty.
Lieutenant Lloyd had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 30 years and was assigned to the Force Investigation Team. He is survived by his wife, two children, five grandchildren, and parents.