Omaha Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Add to My HeroesKerrie 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 536 Reflectionsrest in peace to Detective Kerrie Sue Orozco she was a friend a nd I am sorry I could not make it to the funeral but may she rest in peace
god bless all police officer
from Brenden Dixon
rest in peace to all that have pass away
May 31, 2019
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