TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The City of Tampa was illuminated in blue Monday evening in honor of a Master police officer who sacrificed his life in the line of duty five years ago.
The tribute serves as a reminder of MPO Jesse Madsen, on the five-year anniversary of his death, whose final act of bravery saved the lives of those he vowed to protect.
On March 9, 2021, MPO Madsen intentionally veered his patrol car into the path of a vehicle driving the wrong-way on Interstate 275, losing his life in the process…