Overview

• The annual remembrance at the downtown memorial paid tribute to officers who died in the line of duty since 1913.
• Machitar’s name was added to the granite roster after his fatal crash during a high-speed pursuit on Aug. 26, 2024.
• Machitar had served more than five years with the department and was 30 when he was killed assisting in the Clairemont Mesa pursuit.
• Officer Zachary Martinez was critically injured in the same crash that claimed Machitar’s life.
• City officials announced a North Clairemont park will be renamed to honor Machitar’s service and sacrifice.