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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Tomorrow Basic Academy Class 229 of the Orange County Sheriff's Academy in California will honor your life and service as part of our Fallen Officer's Memorial. Thank you for the commitment and ultimate sacrifice you made for your community, and may god rest your soul and continue to watch over your family.

Lieutenant Jared Dahl
Orange County Sheriff's Academy

January 23, 2018