Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Juan Serrano was killed when his department vehicle was struck by a hit-and-run driver at the end of the Gibsonton Drive exit of I-75.
The driver of the other vehicle, who ran a red light and struck Detective Serrano's vehicle, fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later by a deputy from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Detective Serrano was flown to Tampa General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident involving death, driving without a license, and immigration charges. He was convicted of DUI manslaughter and sentenced to the maximum 30 years in prison.
Detective Serrano, who served as the Tampa city mayor's executive protection officer and driver, had just left a function that the mayor was attending. He had served with the Tampa Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Serrano gave the Tampa Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tampa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Serrano.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Juan A. Serrano is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 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.
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. Juan A. Serrano's cause is highlighted.
How Juan A. Serrano Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Juan A. Serrano is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Juan A. Serrano was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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