Officer Lois Marie Marrero, Tampa Police Department, Florida

Officer Lois Marie Marrero

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, July 6, 2001

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Lois Marie Marrero

Officer Lois Marrero was shot and killed when she was ambushed by a bank robbery suspect during a foot chase.

The suspect had just robbed a bank branch and ran into an apartment complex near the intersection of Cleveland Street and Church Avenue with Officer Marrero in pursuit. He hid behind a car and shot her as she neared his location. A second officer was shot and wounded during the shootout. The suspect then fled into a nearby apartment, took hostages, and then committed suicide several hours later during a standoff.

An accomplice was convicted of related charged and was sentenced to life in prison on June 23st, 2003.

Officer Marrero had served with the Tampa Police Department for 18 years. She is survived by her life companion, who also serves as an officer with the department.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 18 years
Badge 327

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

foot pursuit, robbery

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Officer Marrero,

We never met, I was just a college student back then and later became a volunteer at TPD. But I remember that morning, I remember the collective grief in Tampa. I just wanted you to know you're not forgotten.

Today I talked about you to a few of my peers; about what I learned that day; the direction my life took afterwards and how I'll never forget your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

Jossie G. (Just a civilian)
Civilian Volunteers Assisting Police Program

January 19, 2025