In memory of
Douglas Wayne Tripp
1991
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- May 19, 1991, aged 42
Their life
Trooper Douglas Tripp was shot multiple times and killed while he sat in his patrol car. The man shot Trooper Tripp ten times in the head and neck. The suspect charged with shooting Trooper Tripp told authorities that he shot the officer because he didn't deserve a speeding ticket. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder. He was released from prison in 2008. Trooper Tripp had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 20 years.
Survived by
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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