Police Officer James Ronco
Tampa Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, May 27, 1916

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 27, 1916
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Ronco was shot and killed by a female prisoner who had just escaped from the police station. While he was transporting her back to jail she grabbed his gun and shot him twice. He was able to regain control of the weapon and shot and killed the suspect as well. It was determined that the suspect was under the influence of heroin and cocaine.