Officer Nick O'Rear - Kimberly Police Dept. - AL - True Life Hero

Nick O'Rear
- Feb. 05, 2020 -

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Kimberly Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	AL, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Feb. 05, 2020
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
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Dept:	Kimberly Police Dept. - AL 9256 Stouts Rd Kimberly, AL 35091 USA (205)647-5551
County:	Jefferson
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	7/2018
FBI Class:	Traffic - Vehicle Stop
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	1 years

Bio: Officer O'Rear had served with the Kimberly Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Ashville Police Department.

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Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Preston Chyenne Johnson :: Caucasian / Male - 37 years old
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Location:	I-65 AL USA Wed. Feb. 05, 2020
Summary:	Officer Nick O'Rear was shot and killed during a vehicle pursuit on I-65 near Old U.S. Highway 31 at about 10:00 pm. An officer with the Warrior Police Department had initiated the pursuit when he attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Office O'Rear responded to assist in the pursuit. Officer Nick O'Rear got in front of the suspect's vehicle and that's when 10 - 12 shots were fired, striking him. Officer O'Rear's vehicle then crashed nearby. He was transported to UAB Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds at 1:15 am. The driver fled into Jefferson County where he was taken into custody and subsequently charged with capital murder.
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Last Updated: Feb. 06, 2020