Galt Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Add to My HeroesKevin Andrew Tonn
Police Officer Kevin Tonn was shot and killed after responding to a burglary call in the 200 block of F Street at approximately 11:20 am.
Upon arriving at the scene, a witness pointed to a suspect who was nearby. As Officer Tonn approached the man to question him, the subject produced a gun and fired a single shot, striking Officer Tonn. The man fired at other responding officers before committing suicide.
Officer Tonn was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Tonn was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Galt Police Department for three and a half years. He had previously served as a firefighter and medic. He is survived by his parents and sister.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 172
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 446 ReflectionsAs we reflect on Kevin's service, to the community of Galt, and his passing, on 1/15/13, I though it fitting to re-post this poem, from a fellow Officer:
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Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief!
Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate!
Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone!
Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go!
We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate!
The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there!
Vicki Hare, Tele-communicator
Salisbury NC PD
Special Agent (Ret.)
Kevin's uncle
January 14, 2026
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