| Trooper Douglas Wayne Tripp Tennessee Highway Patrol Tennessee End of Watch: Sunday, May 19, 1991 Biographical Info Age: 42 Tour of Duty: 20 years Badge Number: 5591 Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Saturday, May 18, 1991 Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber Suspect Info: Convicted of murder Trooper Douglas Tripp was shot multiple times and killed while he sat in his patrol car. The man shot Trooper Tripp ten times in the head and neck. The suspect charged with shooting Trooper Tripp told authorities that he shot the officer because he didn't deserve a speeding ticket.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder. He was released from prison in 2008.
Trooper Tripp had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. |