‘So much life was waiting on the other side of that shift’: community remembers female officer killed in line of duty

TAMPA, Fla., (WFLA) – 25 years ago on July 6, 2001, a female officer with the Tampa Police Department paid the ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Lois Marrero’s end of watch, a sign was dedicated in her honor.

Tampa leaders said Officer Marrero was the first, and only, woman killed in the line of duty in the Tampa Police Department’s history. It was an emotional day as family, friends, and officers gathered for this dedication along Memorial Highway…

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