12. Sgt Tim Zins Reflects on The Fatal Shooting of Officer Martin Ganz, Pt 1 of 3

On December 27, 1993, just past 11:00 p.m., Officer Martin Ganz of the Manhattan Beach Police Department was shot multiple times by the driver of a vehicle he had just pulled over.

At about the same time and while on patrol, Officer Tim Zins heard someone screaming over the police radio. Officer Zins responded to the Manhattan Village Mall parking lot and found Officer Ganz on the ground behind his police unit fighting for his life.

Officer Zins noticed a young boy near Officer Ganz who was frantic and crying. This young boy was Officer Ganz’s 12 year old nephew and who was on a ride-along with his uncle.

Officer Ganz was transported to a local hospital, but tragically died.

His killer, Roger Hoan Brady was later apprehended and ultimately convicted for first degree and sentenced to Death.

During this episode, Zins talks about what he experienced the night of December 27, 1993 and how it affected his life for the next 30 years.

Zins retired as a sergeant from the Manhattan Beach Police Department in January 2022 and currently serves as a Code Enforcement Officer with the Ada County Sheriff's Department in Idaho.