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Police Officer Ronald L. Tracey | Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer

Ronald L. Tracey

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch: Monday, July 20, 1981

Biographical Info

Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 20, 1981
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Paroled in 2014

Police Officer Ronald Tracey was shot and killed with his own weapon after being attacked at the intersection of Monroe Street and Baker Street.

He was handling a traffic accident when an unrelated person came up behind him and attempted to disarm him. During the ensuing struggle, the suspect was successful in gaining control of his weapon and shot him twice.

The suspect was convicted and sentenced to 45 years in prison. He was paroled in January 2014.

Officer Tracey had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and child.