Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, October 10, 1982
Add to My HeroesJack Dean Hayden
Officer Jack Hayden was shot and killed by a suicidal neighbor while he was off duty. Officer Hayden was attempting to assist the neighbor when the shooting occurred. The suspect then shot and killed himself.
Officer Hayden served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 15 years.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 13383
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsI went to the National Law Enforcement Memorial this week and looked up your name, Jack, as I have done several other times.
You were one of my first training officers on morning watch in Southeast Division. You taught me so much and treated me so well. Even though I was one of the early females on LAPD you never gave me a hard time for that.
I learned from you how to put bad guys in jail and have fun at it.
I still think of you often and am so sorry that your life was cut short. RIP.
Lisa. Retired.
LAPD. Partner and friend.
October 29, 2023
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