Officer Down Memorial Page

I was the on duty police dispatcher (22 yrs old at the time) with Metro-Dade Police working South Frequency the evening you were murdered. It was one of my units, passing by while en-route to another call, who advised me to notify FHP Turnpike of a vehicle fire at the SW 168 St overpass. I can't help feeling somewhat responsible for having sent you to that call. Never expected that an hour later I would get another call of an officer down. You were there to help a stranded motorist whose car was on fire. They waited until the Fire Dept. left the scene before shooting you and the tow truck driver. They headed south in the tow truck. I put out the BOLO and they were apprehended getting off the Turnpike in Florida City. I am now 59 years old and retired. Your death and that of the tow truck driver has huanted me all these years. I often pray for you and the tow truck driver and your families. God Bless.

Theresa Morris, Police Disp Supv 2
Miami-Dade Police Dept.
February 16, 2016

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