Bio & Incident Details
Age: 45
Tour: 20 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/25/1975
Weapon: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Chief Sparks was shot and killed when he and another officer attempted to take action when they were robbed while off duty. The two were leaving a pharmacy after picking up medication for the other officer. As the two walked out of the door two suspects demanded the bag, thinking that there was money in it. When the officers took action one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding Chief Sparks. Both suspects were apprehended and sentenced to life.
Chief Sparks had been with the agency for 20 years.
