Jill McCandless, age 53

Lost to gun violence on June 8, 2019 in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Officer McCandless had served on the Gothenburg Police Department since 2010, becoming only the 3rd woman on the force. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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