Sergeant Gary S. Pricher, Tampa Police Department, Florida

Sergeant Gary S. Pricher

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, November 4, 1983

Gary S. Pricher

Sergeant Pricher was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting stranded bus passengers on I-4. He and five other officers were returning from a tactical response team seminar when they stopped to offer their assistance. While on the roadway a vehicle swerved and struck Sergeant Pricher and then fled the scene. The suspect was later apprehended and charged with manslaughter, drunk driving, and hit-and-run.

Bio

Age 31
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with manslaughter

Most Recent Reflection

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A Really Good Guy, a consummate Professional. I heard the news hours after it happened from an Officer who was present at the scene. It was hard to believe how such a great person could be taken from us so senselessly. Rest in Peace.

Ex-Officer Mitchell Henderson
Tampa Police Department

March 30, 2017