Officer Jeffery Warren Tackett

Officer Jeffery Warren Tackett

Belleair Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1993

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Jeffery Warren Tackett

Officer Jeffery Tackett was shot and killed as he was attempting to handcuff a prowler suspect.

During a struggle, the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Tackett's handgun and use it to shoot him.

The 31-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.

Officer Tackett had served with the Belleair Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 101

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life

arrest attempt

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It's been so many years, but I think about you often. I told my two sons about you and I feel sad that they could never meet you. Always know that you will loved and missed.

Kathleen Saunders
Former Bellaire Fire Department Volunteer

October 14, 2024

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