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Sergeant Vincent Tyrone Tatum | Nevada Department of Corrections, Nevada Nevada Department of Corrections, Nevada

Sergeant

Vincent Tyrone Tatum

Nevada Department of Corrections, Nevada

End of Watch: Thursday, September 2, 1982

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/2/1982

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Sergeant Vincent Tatum was abducted, beaten, and shot four times in the head after finishing his shift at the Southern Desert Correctional Center.

He was conducting an internal investigation involving contraband being smuggled into the prison by prison employees. It is believed that he was murdered to hamper the investigation.

Sergeant Tatum had served with the Nevada Department of Corrections for four years. He was survived by his wife and one child.

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Sgt. Tatum,
Although we never met, I hope that you are in peace now. May the lord watch over your family and child. It's not how you left us but your dedication, courage, loyalty and service to our department and your legacey will continue for ever. You are not forgotten.... all who follow the path of our career will understand the importance of our job!!! Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections
January 16, 2012

 

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