Officer Norris B. Epps, Tampa Police Department, Florida

Officer Norris B. Epps

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, January 18, 1995

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Norris B. Epps

Officer Norris Epps was killed when the McDonnell Douglas 500E police helicopter he was in crashed into Tampa Bay, near the Howard Frankland Bridge, as he and the pilot searched for a man whose boat had capsized.

Officer Epps' body was recovered from the bay eight days later. His partner survived the crash with injuries to his lower extremities.

Officer Epps is survived by his wife who served as a dispatcher for the Tampa Police Department.

Bio

Age 30
Tour Not available
Badge 411

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

aerial search, helicopter crash

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Officer Epps,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tampa. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 18, 2025