Gila River Police Department, Tribal Police
End of Watch Saturday, June 1, 2024
Add to My HeroesJoshua Briese
Police Officer Joshua Briese was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at 2:00 a.m. at a home in Santan, District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community.
When Officer Briese and his training partner arrived on the scene, they were met with gunfire. Both officers were transported to a local hospital where Officer Briese succumbed to his wounds. The other officer is in stable but serious condition.
Four other people from the large crowd were struck by gunfire, including one who died.
A man and a juvenile were arrested.
Officer Briese's father, Deputy Sheriff David Leroy Briese, Jr. of Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, Montana, died in the line of duty on November 3, 2006.
Officer Briese had served with the Gila River Police Department for less than one year and was still completing field training.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Arizona
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender In custody
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 101 ReflectionsYou will be forever in my heart Josh not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Both you and your dad's lifes were both cut too short and way to soon. Your no longer in pain and you with our others loved ones left too soon too. I believe your standing watch over us all and cracking jokes with your dad. You both are gone but will never be forgotten and this mama will continue your mission
Mother and spouse to 2 Briese men
One strong mama
April 5, 2025
