Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, August 19, 2004
Add to My HeroesTodd Michael Fatta
Detective Todd Fatta was shot and killed while serving a search warrant on a registered sex offender suspected of being involved with child pornography.
Detective Fatta was part of a task force of 15 officers who had gone to the home in the 1900 block of NE 57th Street to serve the warrant. The task force officers had been to the home numerous times before and always encountered resistance from the suspect.
The officers presented the warrant to the suspect, who attempted to refuse them entry into the house. The officers entered the house, and as Detective Fatta turned a corner inside, the suspect opened fire. One round from a high powered weapon struck Detective Fatta in the chest, penetrating his bullet-resistant vest. Another officer was shot in the hand and shoulder during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect. Both officers were transported to a local hospital where Detective Fatta succumbed to his wound.
The suspect was arrested inside the house by task force members. On June 13th, 2007, the man was sentenced to life in prison.
Detective Fatta was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 7996
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
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View all 278 ReflectionsDet. Fatta,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served as a Security Policeman with the U.S. Air Force and USAFR. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
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