Police Officer Jonathan M. Gumm

Police Officer Jonathan M. Gumm

United States Department of Defense - Joint Base Lewis-McChord Police Department, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, July 29, 2021

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Jonathan M. Gumm

Police Officer Jonathan Gumm suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after moving several military star-style barricades in the area of Mud Run Road Bridge.

He responded to reports of an abandoned vehicle in a training area where stolen cars are commonly dumped. He had to move six of the heavy metal barricades that had been chained together so that he could access the service road. He began to feel ill after returning to the police station and collapsed at home following his shift.

Officer Gumm was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife and 10 adult children.

Bio

Age 56
Tour 17 years
Badge G3939
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Location Washington

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It still hurts to know I’ll never share another roadside conversation with you or hear your voice come across the radio. You were always a kind soul in a world that lacks this valuable trait. I think of you often and I always force a smile because smiling is how I will always remember you. It was a privilege to be a co-worker. It was an honor to call you friend. I’ll see you on the other side one day brother.

Former Sgt Caleb Christine
JBLM Police

August 29, 2024