Officer Tommy De La Rosa, Fullerton Police Department, California

Officer Tommy De La Rosa

Fullerton Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, June 21, 1990

Tommy De La Rosa

Officer De La Rosa was shot and killed after being ambushed by drug suspects in Downey, California. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer De La Rosa was able to return fire and kill one of the suspects. The three remaining suspects were all apprehended and convicted of Officer De La Rosa's murder. All three were sentenced to life without parole.

He is survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 10 years
Badge 671

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 28th anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

June 21, 2018