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Michael Jason Katherman
- Jun. 14, 2016 -
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Resided: |
(San Benito County County) CA, USA
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Born: | Oct. 18, 1981 |
Fallen: | Jun. 14, 2016 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 34 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | San Jose Police Dept. - CA
201 W Mission St San Jose, CA
95110 USA (408)277-8900 |
County: | Santa Clara |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Motorman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Crash |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 3900 |
On The Job: |
11 years
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Bio: Michael grew up in San Jose and attended Valley Christian High School. He played basketball for Simpson University in Redding where he studied business administration.
He was sworn in on July 2005 and earned the department's Outstanding Police Duty Award in 2009. He held leadership positions in two organizations that assist families of San Jose police officers, the Chaplaincy Program and Keith Kelly Club. He helped coach his two sons’ youth league baseball teams, volunteered for his church, went on fishing trips, played guitar and drums, and practiced martial arts. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
San Jose,
Santa Clara County,
CA
USA
Tue. Jun. 14, 2016
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Summary: |
Police Officer Michael Katherman was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of North 10th Street and Horning Street at approximately 4:20 pm.
He was on patrol in the area when another vehicle attempted to turn left in front of him, causing the collision. Witnesses to the crash performed CPR on Officer Katherman and used his radio to call for assistance. He was transported to Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Last Updated: Aug. 04, 2016 |
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