U.S. Air Force · United States 
Zlatko Sintic
1976
Zlatko Nicholi Sintic served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Zlatko also served in the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Zlatko Sintic was shot and killed as he and other officers approached a fast food restaurant in a Northridge shopping center to answer a silent alarm. The gunman held an employee hostage for 5.5 hours before taking his own life. Officer Sintic was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1962 – 1966
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer
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