Belleair Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1993
Add to My HeroesJeffery Warren Tackett
Officer Jeffery Tackett was shot and killed as he was attempting to handcuff a prowler suspect.
During a struggle, the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Tackett's handgun and use it to shoot him.
The 31-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Officer Tackett had served with the Belleair Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 101
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 55 ReflectionsI can't believe it has been 29 years. I was 22 when we lost you and I think about you and that night often. Your are remembered well and missed
C. Lance
BFD
June 13, 2022
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