Detective Gerald A. Rauft
Tampa Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Friday, July 24, 1981

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, July 24, 1981
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Four suspects apprehended

Detective Rauft was shot and killed during an undercover operation to purchase 100 pounds of marijuana. During the deal a shootout errupted and Detective Rauft was fatally wounded. Four suspects were apprehended.

Detective Rauft had been with the agency for eight years.