April 2020 Blues Vol 36 No 4

Sergeant
Ben Jenkins
Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada
End of Watch Friday, March 27, 2020
Age 47 Tour 12 years Badge 4196
Military Veteran
Sergeant Ben Jenkins was shot and killed when he stopped to assist a
disabled motorist on US-93 near mile marker 106 in White Pine County
shortly before 6:00 am.
During the encounter with the subject, the man fatally shot Sergeant
Jenkins. The man then stole Sergeant Jenkins’ uniform and patrol car and
fled the area. He was apprehended several hours later following a massive
manhunt involving numerous agencies.
Sergeant Jenkins was a veteran of both the Army National Guard and Air
National Guard. He had served with the Nevada Highway Patrol for 12
years. He had previously served with the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
and with the Nevada Division of Forestry. He is survived by his wife,
four children, five grandchildren, and mother.
Comander
Greg Carnicle
Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Sunday, March 29, 2020
Age N/A Tour 31 years Badge # N/A
Commander Greg Carnicle was shot and killed while responding to a domestic
disturbance call involving roommates at a home near 40th Street
and Pinnacle Peak Street. He and two other officers were speaking to one
of the occupants inside of the home when the man suddenly drew a weapon
and opened fire, wounding all three officers. Commander Carnicle was
taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The other two officers suffered non-life threatening wounds. The subject
was shot and killed by tactical units as they attempted to take him into
custody.
Commander Carnicle had served with the Phoenix Police Department for
31 years and was scheduled to retire in two months. He is survived by his
wife and four children.
“When a police officer is killed, it’s not an agency
that loses an officer, it’s an entire nation.”
-Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder
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