Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Monday, November 18, 1985
Add to My HeroesVincent J. Adolfo
Police Officer Vincent Adolfo was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had just fled from officers in a stolen vehicle.
The vehicle rammed another patrol car and all of the occupants fled on foot. Officer Adolfo chased one of the men to Iron Alley where the man pretended to give up. As Officer Adolfo approached him the man produced a .357 caliber handgun and opened fire, striking him in the chest and back. Officer Adolfo's police issue vest only contained a front panel that stopped rounds up to .38 caliber.
The suspect was apprehended in Oklahoma, returned to Maryland, and executed for the murder in 1997.
Officer Adolfo had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1997
Most Recent Reflection
View all 43 ReflectionsI was in Vincent’s squad and was off on the evening that this horrible event took place. I harried to the Eastern District in disbelief after receiving the news. I was a rookie at that time and he was willing to show and teach me a lot about the job and how to write excellent police reports. Great professional and my heart still burns when I think about Vinny not being here. RIP and know that your brilliancy will last a lifetime. Our Law Enforcement Family are keeping your family in our prayers.
Retired Lieutenant Therman Reed
Sector 2 (Eastern District)
November 20, 2022
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