Patrol Officer Elieser "Eli" Colonroche

Patrol Officer Elieser "Eli" Colonroche

Sanford Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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Elieser "Eli" Colonroche

Patrol Officer Eli Colonroche succumbed to injuries sustained at about 9:30 am while participating in a training exercise at the Central Carolina Community College.

He and several other officers were descending a four-story rappelling tower when he collided with the tower's third story. He continued his descent to the ground where he was evaluated by other officers. He was transported to a local hospital where it was determined he was suffering from internal bleeding. He was flown to UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill where he passed away at about 6:00 pm.

Officer Colonroche was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Sanford Police Department for nine years and had previously served as a U.S. Army MP for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and three sons.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour 31 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Training accident

field training, training

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