Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, Florida End of Watch: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Deputy Sheriff Steven Bruner, 40, suffered a fatal medical emergency after assisting people in evacuating from the Mossy Pond Fire.
The fire has ravaged over 500 acres, evacuating over 100 people, destroying 15 dwellings and 7 outbuildings, leaving at least 43 displaced people.
Corporal Timothy J. O’Connor, Jr.
Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania End of Watch: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Corporal Timothy O’Connor, 40, was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, near the intersection of Michael Road and Route 10 in West Caln Township, at approximately 8:24 p.m.
While responding to a complaint about an erratic driver, Corporal O’Connor located and pulled the vehicle over. When Corporal O’Connor approached the vehicle, the driver shot from inside the vehicle, fatally wounding Corporal O’Connor.
The driver was found near the vehicle, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Corporal Timothy O’Connor had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for over 15 years. He also served with the West Chester Fire Company. Survivors include his wife, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister, and nephews.
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina End of Watch: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell, 24, was killed in a vehicle crash in the 7400 block of Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Road around 6:00 a.m.
A driver was traveling south on Highway 311 at over 100 mph in a 55 mph zone when he crossed the dividing line, colliding with Deputy Mitchell. Deputy Mitchell was pronounced deceased after being transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
The 19-year-old driver was charged with second-degree murder, reckless driving, speeding, and driving left of center.
Deputy Mitchell had served with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for about a year and a half and previously served with the King Police Department. Survivors include his expectant wife, 2-year-old child, parents, and four siblings. His brother also serves with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry
North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina End of Watch: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry, 30, was killed when his patrol vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on NC-147, near the Swift Avenue exit, at approximately 3:00 a.m.
The wrong-way driver was also killed in the crash.
Trooper Perry had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for nearly 7 years. Survivors include a 9-month old daughter.