Pine Lake Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Thursday, August 11, 2005
Add to My HeroesFrancis Manuel Ortega
Police Officer Francis Ortega was shot and killed during a traffic stop in front of the Pine Lake Post Office in the 4500 block of Rockbridge Road SW.
Officer Ortega and his partner approached the vehicle, obtained paperwork from the driver, and then returned to their patrol car. As they sat in the patrol car, they were approached by the suspect. When the officers exited their vehicle, a struggle ensued.
The suspect was able to put Officer Ortega in a headlock and then shoot him in the head. Officer Ortega's partner and the suspect exchanged gunfire as the man fled into the post office.
The suspect, who was wanted for violating his supervised release from prison, committed suicide inside the post office as the DeKalb County SWAT Team attempted to gain entry.
Officer Ortega had served as a part-time officer for the Pine Lake Police Department for two years, and was a full-time officer with the Georgia Department of Human Resources Police. He is survived by his son, daughter, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 3705
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
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