Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, May 23, 1975
Ronald Lee Trumbette
Officer Trumbette was shot and killed while responding to a silent alarm in a warehouse. As he entered the building the suspect, who was hiding in the rafters overhead, jumped down onto him. The suspect then gained control of Officer Trumbette's weapon and shot him. Another officer shot and wounded the suspect and took him into custody.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death in August of 1976. His sentence was later commuted to life.
Officer Trumbette was survived by his wife, son, and parents.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 4908
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Trumbette. Your bravery and honor will never be forgotten. Baby faced and with more left to fulfill. Too young to depart this world.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 23, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Trooper Robert E. Nagle
New Jersey State Police, NJ
EOW: November 26, 2018
Deputy U.S. Marshal Chase S. White
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US
EOW: November 29, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Antonio Hinostroza
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: November 25, 2018
Police Officer David Romrell
South Salt Lake Police Department, UT
EOW: November 24, 2018
Police Officer Hunter Edwards
Winchester Police Department, VA
EOW: November 24, 2018
Police Officer Leann Simpson
Philadelphia Police Department, MS
EOW: November 24, 2018
Police Officer Samuel Jimenez
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: November 19, 2018
Police Officer Jason Michael Seals
Slidell Police Department, LA
EOW: November 17, 2018
Police Officer Toshio Hirai
Gardena Police Department, CA
EOW: November 15, 2018