Officer Down

Officer Eric Fontes

Honolulu Hawaii Police Department
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Officer Eric Fontes was struck and killed by an automobile while conducting a traffic stop on Farrington Highway at about 10:30 pm.

The vehicle was stopped along the median in the left hand lane. During the stop three units responded to the assist at the scene. Another car entered the scene and struck one of the patrol cars, Officer Fontes, and a second officer.

Officer Fontes succumbed to injuries while being transported to a local hospital. The other injured officer was transported in critical condition.

The driver who struck Officer Fontes was arrested and charged with negligent homicide and other charges.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.