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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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tampa Police Department has lost 29 officers; 21 of them killed feloniously.
Juan is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Juan is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Juan is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2006, 1 officer at Tampa Police Department was killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 18 years on record. The heaviest was 1975, with 2.
In 2006, 5 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 2006, 72 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 98th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2006, 77 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 95th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Juan was 49. Of the 20 killed feloniously at Tampa Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. Juan had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Juan was 49. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36. Juan had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Juan was 49. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Juan had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Juan was 49. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Juan had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 4.8% of these deaths at Tampa Police Department; May holds the most, 14.3%. Saturdays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.8% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Saturdays: 20.1%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 72.4% of all 29 deaths at Tampa Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Tampa Police Department has 29 officers remembered here, Juan among them.
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John McCormick
Sep 25, 1895
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Samuel J. Carter
Jun 2, 1905
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James Ronco
May 27, 1916
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Henry R. Lett
Sep 24, 1922
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Bryan A. Reese
Aug 29, 1935
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Thomas M. Chevis
Apr 7, 1938
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Joe Nance Oct 1, 1939
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Arthur L. Berry
Jan 31, 1941
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Lester H. Henley
Apr 11, 1941
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Richard S. Booth
Nov 28, 1943
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Morris D. Lopez, Sr.
Jul 9, 1949
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Carl F. Chastain
Feb 12, 1958
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Rolla Leo Standau
Nov 29, 1963
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William D. Krikava
Jan 1, 1965
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Kenneth Darrel Berlin Jr.
Sep 27, 1975
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Richard Lee Cloud
Oct 23, 1975
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Anthony Wayne Williams
Nov 3, 1975
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Gerald Arthur Rauft
Jul 24, 1981
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Gary S. Pricher
Nov 4, 1983
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Porfirio J Soto Jr.
Dec 30, 1988
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Norris B. Epps
Jan 18, 1995
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Ricky Joe Childers
May 19, 1998
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Randy Scott Bell
May 19, 1998
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Lois Marie Marrero
Jul 6, 2001
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Juan A. Serrano
Feb 25, 2006
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Michael Joseph Roberts
Aug 19, 2009
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Jeffrey Alan Kocab
Jun 29, 2010
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David Lamar Curtis
Jun 29, 2010
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Jesse Peter Madsen
Mar 9, 2021
Where
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