Officer James William Bloesch

James William Bloesch

Officer Bloesch was accidentally shot and killed at the police stables at Golden Gate Park by another officer who was examining his .357-caliber duty weapon.

Officer Bloesch had served with the agency for 17 years and had received a Silver Medal of Valor and two Bronze Medals of Valor. He was survived by his wife and three children, one of whom went on to also serve in law enforcement.