Detective Kerrie Sue Orozco, Omaha Police Department, Nebraska

Detective Kerrie Sue Orozco

Omaha Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Kerrie Sue Orozco

Detective Kerrie Orozco was shot and killed as she and other members of the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force attempted to serve a warrant on a man wanted for a shooting in September 2014.

The subject opened fire on the officers as they approached a home near the intersection of Read Street and Martin Avenue. Members of the task force returned fire, fatally wounding the man.

Detective Orozco was transported to Creighton University Medical Center where she succumbed to her wounds.

Detective Orozco had served with the Omaha Police Department for seven years. She is survived by her husband, newborn daughter, and two stepchildren.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years
Badge 1969

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
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September 6, 2018