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.