[MULTIPLE TLS VIDEOS BELOW] Tomorrow, January 14, marks one of the most tragic days in Lakewood’s history, when Police Officer Chris Matlosz was shot and killed. Matlosz was patrolling the Golf View neighborhood, when he stopped to talk with the suspect, who pulled a gun and shot him at point blank range.
Matlosz, who had switched to the evening shift just days earlier, was pronounced dead a short time later.
On January 20, just months before he was to marry his fiancee, Kelly Walsifer, Matlosz was laid to rest after a funeral which drew about 10,000 law enforcement officials from around the Unites States.
The trial for Jahmell Crockham, the man suspected of murdering the 27 year old officer, is scheduled to begin January 17.
R.IP. Chris Matlosz, and thank you for your service and dedication to your town and Country. TLS.
Video of Police Headquarters following the Murder.
Video statment from Mayor Menashe Miller following the murder.
Video: Press Conference announcing the arrest of Jahmell Crockham.
Video: Press Conference following the arraignment of Crockham.
Video of body of Chris Matlosz brought through Lakewood.
Video of Toms River PD announcing taking control of Lakewood patrolling.
Video of Law Enforcement personnel pouring into Lakewood for the funeral.
Funeral of Chris Matlosz – with exclusive footage.
Video renaming 3rd Street to Matlosz Way.
What a sad and horrific day in the history of Lakewood. Thank you LAKEWOOD for honoring a hero the way you have been doing. May he never be forgotten. I hope and pray Kelly is getting back to normal in some respect. My thoughts are always with you. God Bless!!!
Always & Forever in our thoughts and prayers <3
always safe, extra safe
To the Lakewood Police Department, always in our thoughts never forget that great smile of Chris, and to all always safe, extra safe
I remember offering him a doughnut on Chanukah just before he was killed.