Police Officer Garry A. Ross, United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, U.S. Government

Police Officer Garry A. Ross

United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, December 24, 1990

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Garry A. Ross

Police Officer Garry Ross suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a call of a mentally deranged patient at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC.

During the incident, Officer Ross had to physically restrain the patient and was assaulted by the patient several times. After he secured the patient Officer Ross suffered a massive heart attack.

Officer Ross was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Department of Veterans Affairs Police for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Location District of Columbia

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Rest in peace always knowing that your law enforcement brethren will never forget your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas to you and all your family and loved ones.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

December 24, 2020