Officer Down

Police Officer Justin Terney
Tecumseh Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Monday, March 27, 2017
Age: 22
Tour: 1 year
Badge # 16
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/26/2017

Police Officer Justin Terney was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing subject at approximately 11:30 pm.

He conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle near South Cooper Drive and Benson Park Road. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and Officer Terney pursued him. Officer Terney deployed his taser, but it had no effect on the man. The subject then drew a firearm and shot Officer Terney several times. Officer Terney was able to return fire, striking the subject numerous times.

Officer Terney was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.

Officer Terney had served with the Tecumseh Police Department for one year.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

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