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Michael Wayne Tracy
- Feb. 14, 1994 -
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Resided: |
CA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Feb. 14, 1994 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 50 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Palos Verdes Estates Police Dept.
CA
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Captain |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
On The Job: |
25 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
CA
USA
Mon. Feb. 14, 1994
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Summary: |
Captain Tracy and Sergeant Vernon Vanderpool were shot and killed while attending a department staff training seminar in Torrance, California. The two officers were killed during an attempted robbery when a gunman burst into the room. Sergeant Vanderpool immediately lunged at the gunman and was shot. Captain Tracy was shot when he attempted help Sergeant Vanderpool. The robber, who was wearing a bullet proof vest, choked to death on the vest while being subdued by other officers. Captain Tracy had been with the agency for 25 years and was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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Related: |
Vernon T. Vanderpool
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