TIMOTHY J RUOPP
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 18-E: 11
Department: San Diego, California, P.D.
End of Watch: September 16, 1984
Cause: SHOT
Age: 31
Years of Service: 2
Description: While Officer Ruopp and another officer were questioning several suspects, and Officer Tonahill was attempting to frisk a suspect, the suspect drew a 9 mm handgun, shooting both officers to death. The suspect was later tried for murder, found guilty and sentenced to death. He committed suicide in his cell.
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