Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, January 18, 1995
Add to My HeroesNorris 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 26 ReflectionsOfficer 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
