Line of Duty Death: Police Officer Justin Putnam
Police Officer Justin Putnam
San Marcos Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, April 18, 2020
Bio
Age 31
Tour 5 years, 6 months
Badge Not available
Incident Details
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Committed suicide
Police Officer Justin Putnam was shot and killed when he and other officers responded to a domestic assault incident at an apartment complex in the 2900 block of Hunter Road at about 7:00 pm.
As the officers entered the apartment they were ambushed by a male subject with a rifle. Officer Putnam was killed and two other officers were critically wounded.
The subject committed suicide after shooting the officers.
Officer Putnam had served with the San Marcos Police Department for 5-1/2 years.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Interim Police Chief Bob Klett
San Marcos Police Department
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (512) 753-2108
