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New Hero Search John R. Hissong II
- Jul. 04, 1981 -
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Fresno Police Dept. Patch
Resided: CA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jul. 04, 1981
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Fresno Police Dept. - CA
2323 Mariposa Mall  
Fresno, CA   93721   USA
(599)621-7000
County: Fresno
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Death - Natural
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On The Job: 2 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: CA   USA   Sat. Jul. 04, 1981
Summary: Officer Hissong suffered a fatal attack during a foot pursuit of a vandalism suspect. Officer Hissong had responded to a local hotel after receiving reports of vandalism. When he arrived at the hotel he was taken to the rear of the hotel where the vandalism had taken place.

Officer Hissong located the suspect prior to the arrival of backup officers. He pursued the suspect on foot for approximately 150 feet, at which point he caught the suspect but immediately collapsed on top of the man. Responding officers located Officer Hissong and immediately started CPR. He was transported to St. Agnes Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Hissong had served with the Fresno Police Department for 2 years and had previously served with the Weld County, Colorado, Sheriff's Department. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

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