Protecting The Palm Beaches – February 6th, 2026 – Brought to You By Good Greek Moving And Storage
Bottom Line: This weekly feature is designed to recognize those who've paid the ultimate price in service and to serve as a reminder of what our police risk to keep us safe.
Following a 17% rise in Line-of-duty-deaths nationally in 2024, significant progress was made in 2025 as LODs declined by 46% year-over-year to the lowest level this century. Otherwise, it was a mixed bag. A total of 347 officers were shot in the line of duty – a 2% increase year over year.
- We lost 90 heroes in the line of duty in 2025 including 8 in Florida
- We’ve lost 10 heroes in the line of duty in 2026
We’ve lost these heroes since the previous update:
- In Tennessee, Deputy Derrick Bonham (pictured) was murdered while responding to a shots fired call. Deputy Bonham responded to a call at a hotel. He tracked a driver of one of the vehicles reportedly involved in the shooting to a gas station. When Deputy Bonham approached the driver and asked her to exit the vehicle, she opened her door and fired at Deputy Bonham. While he was on the ground, she walked up to him and shot him again three more times. The suspect was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder. An Army veteran, he’s survived by a wife and three children.
- In Louisiana, Deputy Sheriff Christopher Ohlmeyer was killed while serving in a funeral escort. As a member of the motor squad, Deputy Ohlmeyer was stopping traffic to allow for the funeral procession when he was struck by a vehicle from behind. He’s survived by his wife and two children.
- In Georgia, Police Officer Senior Pradeep Tamang was shot and killed responding to a fraud and forgery call a hotel in Stone Mountain. When Officer Tamang and another officer arrived at the hotel, the subject invited them into his hotel room. While inside, the subject pulled out a gun and fired at both officers. One of the officers returned fire, striking the shooter. The suspect, who has multiple felony convictions and active warrants, was initially taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds and is in custody.
- In Mississippi, Rick Haggard was struck and killed while directing traffic in front of an Elementary School.
As we reflect on those we’ve lost, please remember the families of our fallen as well. The average age of the fallen is 41; the average tour-of-duty is 9 years. In addition to losing 10 law enforcement professionals in the line-of-duty this year, there are 6 widows and 12 children who’ve lost a parent. Remember to back the badge and spread the word. They need us just as much as we need them.