Brotherhood for the Fallen: CT Capitol Region

05/17/2026

Deputy Sheriff Richard Coyle
Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Deputy Sheriff Rick Coyle succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while serving papers at a home in Sturgis.

Deputy Coyle and additional officers were serving emergency guardianship paperwork when they were met with gunfire. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect.

Deputy Coyle was transported to Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Four weeks later, he succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy Coyle had served with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office for two years as a School Resource Officer and previously served with the Chicago Police Department for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, sister, and three nieces. He was only 58 years old. Rest in peace, Deputy Coyle.

05/17/2026

Police Officer John Bartholomew
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Police Officer John Bartholomew was shot and killed by a robbery suspect at Chicago's Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital at approximately 1059 hours.

Around 0900 hours on Saturday morning, Officer Bartholomew and another officer transported a suspect accused of robbing a Family Dollar store in Albany Park to the Swedish Hospital for observation. While the suspect was being prepped for a CT scan just after noon, he produced a gun and fired, striking both officers. The officers were taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where Officer Bartholomew was pronounced dead later that afternoon; the second officer suffered severe injuries.

The suspect, who was already on parole and escaped an electronic monitoring system, fled the hospital scene but was apprehended shortly afterward. He is charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, and aggravated battery.

Officer Bartholomew had served with the Chicago Police Department for 10 years, assigned to the Albany Park (17th) District. He is survived by his wife and three children. He was only 38 years old. Rest in peace, Officer Bartholomew.

05/17/2026

Deputy Sheriff Thomas "Walker" LeMay
LeFlore County Sheriffs Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Deputy Sheriff Walker LeMay was shot and killed during a welfare check in Wister at approximately 1100 hours.

On April 19, officers from the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office, the Wister Police Department, and the U.S. Forestry Department were called to assist with a welfare check at a residence. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire; when the officers returned fire, the suspect retreated into the residence and barricaded himself inside. During the exchange of gunfire, Deputy Sheriff LeMay and the Wister Chief of Police were struck. Deputy Sheriff LeMay was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Wister Chief of Police was moved to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

After several hours and the response of additional agencies, including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the suspect surrendered and was treated for minor injuries, then taken into custody. He has been charged with murder in the first degree, 8 counts of shooting with intent to kill, and use of an incendiary device.

Deputy LeMay previously served with the Heavener Police Department for four years. He is survived by his daughter, mother, stepfather, father, three sisters, and two brothers. He was only 30 years old. Rest in peace, Deputy LeMay.

05/17/2026

Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta
Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Friday, April 10, 2026

Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta was shot and killed during an undercover operation in the Pampanos neighborhood of Ponce at approximately 1300 hours.

While on assignment observing the vehicle of an undercover operation from an unmarked car in the local Sam's Club parking lot, Agent Santiago-Renta witnessed several people approaching the other vehicle. As he attempted to intercept the individuals, the other officer and Agent Santiago-Renta announced themselves as police officers, and gunfire was exchanged. Agent Santiago-Renta was struck several times in the face. He was taken to Damas Hospital in Ponce where he succumbed to his injuries.

Two of the suspects were apprehended; the third suspect turned himself in to the authorities.

Agent Eddie Santiago-Renta had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for 22 years, assigned to the Ponce Drugs and Narcotics Division. He is survived by his wife and four children. He was only 49 years old. Rest in peace, Agent Santiago-Renta.

05/17/2026

Detective Randy Hoppert
Tulare County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Detective Randy Hoppert was shot and killed while responding to officers who were met with gunfire while serving an eviction notice.

Around 1020 hours, deputies were serving an eviction notice in Porterville when the subject shot at them with a high-powered rifle. When Detective Hoppert arrived, he was struck by gunfire while he engaged in the shootout with the suspect. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect remained barricaded and exited the home six hours later. He was fully camouflaged and was firing at officers throughout the neighborhood, stating that he would not surrender. A tactical vehicle ran him over.

Detective Hoppert was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office for six years. He is survived by his expectant wife. His father also served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office, and his grandfather was an Undersheriff. He was only 35 years old. Rest in peace, Detective Hoppert.

05/15/2026

In 1962 President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers Day. The CT CAPITOL REGION BROTHERHOOD FOR THE FALLEN would like to wish the men and women in blue a happy NPO day!

Stay true to the mission!! Go home every night!

05/06/2026

04/08/2026

Deputy Sheriff Michael Leroy Jimerson
Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call in Ocean Springs.

Around 2300 hours, Deputy Jimerson and other deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex. When a woman fled, Deputy Jimerson began pursuing the subject, during which she pulled out a firearm and began shooting. Deputy Jimerson returned fire, and in the exchange of gunfire, both were struck.

Deputy Jimerson was transported to Ocean Springs Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect died at the scene.

Deputy Jimerson had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and grandchildren. He was only 61 years old.

Rest in peace, Deputy Jimerson.

03/28/2026

Vice President Sgt.Dan Dwyer flew to Colorado to pay respects and represent the Connecticut Chapter at the funeral
Of Troy Raines.

(OFFICER) Troy Raines was the Colorado chapter President who lost his life to cancer, but not before fighting it head on.

Troy was a decorated military officer along with his lifetime of service to law enforcement. He had a passion of never forgetting those that paid the ultimate sacrifice.

RIP Troy, we'll handle it from here brother.

03/19/2026

Members of the CT Capitol Region Brotherhood for the Fallen in Pennsylvania.