Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Lois Marrero was shot and killed when she was ambushed by a bank robbery suspect during a foot chase.
The suspect had just robbed a bank branch and ran into an apartment complex near the intersection of Cleveland Street and Church Avenue with Officer Marrero in pursuit. He hid behind a car and shot her as she neared his location. A second officer was shot and wounded during the shootout. The suspect then fled into a nearby apartment, took hostages, and then committed suicide several hours later during a standoff.
An accomplice was convicted of related charged and was sentenced to life in prison on June 23st, 2003.
Officer Marrero had served with the Tampa Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
She is survived by her life companion, who also serves as an officer with the department.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Marrero gave the Tampa Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tampa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Marrero.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Lois Marie Marrero is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Tampa Police Department, 21 of 29 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Lois Marie Marrero's cause is highlighted.
How Lois Marie Marrero Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Lois Marie Marrero is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Lois Marie Marrero was killed by handgun.
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