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New Hero Search Bjorn Thomas Svenson
- Aug. 31, 1982 -
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FL Dept. of Corrections Patch
Resided: FL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 31, 1982
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Florida Dept. of Corrections
4070 Esplanade Way  
Tallahassee, FL   32311   USA
(850)717-3700
County: Leon
Dept. Type: State/Corrections
Hero's Rank: Probation Supervisor
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 10 years
Bio: Not Available
Survived by:
Wife
and son.

Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location:   Miami, FL   USA   Tue. Aug. 31, 1982
Summary: Probation Supervisor Bjorn Svenson was shot and killed after being ambushed by a parolee. The parolee had served six years of a life sentence and had already been sent back to prison once by Supervisor Svenson.

Supervisor Svenson was leaving work late one night, unarmed, when the parolee ambushed him in the parking lot. After emptying his weapon, he reloaded it and shot Supervisor Svenson twice more.

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