WENDOLYN

August 1st, 2012 by ck

APPOINTED: NOVEMBER 9, 1992

DECEASED: SEPTEMBER 7, 1996

On Saturday, September 7, 1996, at approximately 8:25 p.m., Officer Wendolyn Tanner died from a gunshot wound. Officer Tanner and his partner observed a suspect wanted on a warrant in the area of North 20th Street and West Hampton Avenue. As they approached the suspect, the suspect fled on foot. Officer Tanner gave chase on foot, and his partner gave chase in their squad car. While Officer Tanner was chasing the suspect on foot, the suspect fired numerous shots. Officer Tanner was fatally wounded from one of those shots. Responding officers arrested the suspect later.

 

 

 
 
 

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