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Jerry L. Hartless, a 24-year-old patrolman with the San Diego Police Department, tragically lost his life on January 31, 1988, after succumbing to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred on January 9, 1988, during a routine patrol in a Southeast San Diego neighborhood known for drug trafficking. Hartless and his partner, Officer Johan Schneider, were on duty when they stopped to question a group of men. As the officers approached, the men scattered, prompting Hartless to p ...Read More
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Jerry L. Hartless
Male
San-diego
CA
1988-01-09
24
Jerry
Hartless
11/15/2025
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the aftermath of Officer Hartless's tragic loss, and one thing that... ...Read More
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
I can't help but feel immense admiration for Officer Jerry L. Hartless’s relentless spirit and ded... ...Read More
02/26/2024
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