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Ronald Tarentino JR.
- May. 22, 2016 -
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Resided: |
Leicester (Worcester County) MA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | May. 22, 2016 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Auburn Police Dept. - MA
416 Oxford St N Auburn, MA
01501 USA (508)832-7777 |
County: | Worcester |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Traffic - Vehicle Stop |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 74 |
On The Job: |
9 years
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Bio: Ron was a patrolman for the Auburn Police Dept. for the past 2 years and previously served on the Leicester Police Dept. for 7 years. Born in Melrose and raised in Medford and Tewksbury, he graduated from Tewksbury Memorial High School in 1991 and was co-captain of the basketball team. He later attended Middlesex Community College.
He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and beloved friend to all. Ron was living his lifelong dream of being a police officer and serving the people of his community. He was a member of the Mass. Police Association, the Auburn Elks and Mustangs of Mass. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed archery, hunting and fishing. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Jorge Zambrano :: Caucasian
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Male
- 35 years old
got out of his vehicle and shot the officer in the back
Authorities found Zambrano inside a Watch Street home in Oxford later on Sunday. He was shot and killed by State Police Special Tactical Operations Team troopers after they entered the home and were shot at by Zambrano.
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Location: |
Auburn,
Worcester County,
MA
USA
Sun. May. 22, 2016
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Summary: |
Police Officer Ronald Tarentino JR. was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on Rochdale Street, near Zabelle Avenue, at approximately 12:30 am. He was investigating a tag not assigned to veh violation.
An occupant of the vehicle suddenly opened fire on him as he approached the car, striking him multiple times. The fatal shot was determined to be in the back. He was transported to UMass Memorial Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject who shot him fled the scene, but was later located at an Oxford apartment building. As officers searched the apartment he was believed to have been hiding in they discovered a secret passage into an adjoining apartment. When the officers made entry into the second apartment the subject exited a closet and opened fire, wounding one Massachusetts State Police tactical team trooper before being killed.
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Last Updated: Aug. 09, 2016 |
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