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David Paul Romrell

Died November 24, 2018

David Paul Romrell served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years and 11 months. David served during the years of the Iraq War, the Libya, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Police Officer David Romrell was intentionally struck by a vehicle fleeing from a burglary in progress at a business at 3575 South West Temple shortly before 10:00 pm.

He and other responding officers arrived at the scene as the suspects attempted to leave in a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle accelerated toward the officers and struck Officer Romrell. Other officers fired a the driver, killing him.

The passenger fled on foot but was apprehended by a canine unit a short time later.

Officer Romrell was transported to Intermountain Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries while in emergency surgery.

Officer Romrell was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the South Salt Lake Police Department for 11 months.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 4-month-old child.
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Branch

U.S. Marine Corps · 2010 – 2014
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
2010 – 2014
Also Served
South Salt Lake Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 19-E · Line 31 cut as DAVID PAUL ROMRELL
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Police Officer Romrell served with the South Salt Lake Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the South Salt Lake community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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