Constable Chris Garrett
Cobourg Police Service
Ontario
End of Watch: Saturday, May 15, 2004

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 221

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 15, 2004
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Convicted of murder

Constable Garrett was stabbed to death while investigating suspicious activity in an abandoned hospital. Two other officers had just left the scene when they heard gun shots from the area. When they returned to the location they found Constable Garrett suffering from a stab wound to his neck. He was taken to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.

An 18-year-old suspect was arrested later in the day. On February 22, 2007, the suspect was convicted of first degree murder.

Constable Garrett had served with the Cobourg Police Service for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.