Sergeant Gary S. Pricher
Sergeant Pricher was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting stranded bus passengers on I-4. He and five other officers were returning from a tactical response team seminar when they stopped to offer their assistance. While on the roadway a vehicle swerved and struck Sergeant Pricher and then fled the scene. The suspect was later apprehended …
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Officer Morris D. Lopez
Patrolman Lopez was shot and killed by unknown assailants at 7th Avenue and 16th Street in Ybor City while on foot patrol. A vehicle suddenly stopped and a shot rang out, striking Patrolman Lopez in the chest. No suspects were ever identified and the case remains open. …
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Detective Kenneth D. Berlin Jr.
Detective Kenneth Berlin was killed in an automobile accident while returning to headquarters from an undercover assignment. Detective Berlin turned into a construction area and struck a group of steel rods. Detective Berlin had served with the agency for three years and is survived by his wife and two children. …
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Officer Arthur L. Berry
Patrolman Berry was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call with the Chief of Police. He was thrown from the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries two days later. …
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Officer Bryan A. Reese
Officer Reese was accidentally shot and killed by another officer during a gambling raid. As his partner attempted to arrest a suspect his duty weapon discharged and struck Officer Reese in the chest. …
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Officer Carl F. Chastain
Officer Carl Chastain was killed in a motorcycle accident when his police motorcycle was struck at Cass Street and Rome Avenue. He had been employed with the Tampa Police Department for three years and is survived by his wife. …
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