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Ronald L. Heaps
- Jan. 13, 1982 -
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Resided: |
Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County) UT, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jan. 13, 1982 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Salt Lake City Police Dept.
Salt Lake, UT
USA |
County: | Salt Lake |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Sergeant |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
12 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Salt Lake City,
UT
USA
Wed. Jan. 13, 1982
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Summary: |
Sergeant Ronald Heaps was shot and killed while investigating a loud music complaint. Unbeknownst to Sergeant Heaps, one of the subjects was wanted for the October 1, 1981, murder of Officer Johnny Martinez, of the California Highway Patrol.
As Sergeant Heaps made contact with the subject the man produced a handgun from his waistband and opened fire. One of the rounds struck Sergeant Heaps in his collar bone, just above his vest, and traveled into his chest. Despite being wounded, Sergeant Heaps was able to return fire and broadcast an officer down call.
Other responding officers engaged the suspects in a shootout, killing both men. One other officer was also wounded in the shootout.
Sergeant Heaps was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds shortly after midnight.
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