Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, May 24, 1981
Add to My HeroesThomas Joseph Szafranski
Officer Thomas Szafranski was shot and killed by a sniper with a high-powered rifle while sitting in his patrol car near Davis Street and Sixth Street.
The sniper shot him in the head in the unprovoked attack. The suspect was sentenced to death and executed on March 24th, 1998.
Officer Szafranski had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his mother, sister, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Executed in 1998
Most Recent Reflection
View all 29 ReflectionsRemember Tom well as a fraternity brother ( Phi Delta Theta) at the University of Florida. Fun loving guy that was a joy to be around. Miss him at the reunions.
Mike Brady
Fraternity Brother
November 1, 2023
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