Fullerton Police Department, California
End of Watch: Thursday, June 21, 1990
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 671
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 21, 1990
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Tommy De La Rosa was shot and killed after being ambushed by drug suspects in Downey, California.
Despite being mortally wounded, Officer De La Rosa returned fire and killed one of the suspects. The three remaining suspects were all apprehended and convicted of Officer De La Rosa's murder. All three were sentenced to life without parole.
Officer De La Rosa had served with the Fullerton Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.