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.