Above, flowers and other memorials adorn the patrol car of slain SMPD Officer Justin Putnam.

For the second time in 16 months, a San Marcos Police Officer has been killed in the line of duty while on a call related to domestic violence.

On April 18, 31-year-old Officer Justin Putnam was fatally shot after entering the home where a disturbance had

Officer Justin Putnam

reportedly occurred. Two other officers, Franco Stewart, 27, and Justin Mueller, 38, were wounded but are expected to recover.

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