Palos Park, IL – Law enforcement agencies across the country are mourning after a devastating 24 hours that saw a Washington State Trooper killed and three Rochester, New York, police officers shot in separate incidents.
According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), Trooper Tara-Marsya Gutin, badge #720, was struck and killed late Friday night while assisting at a scene in Tacoma. WSP officials confirmed her death early Saturday, calling it a “tragic loss.”
Trooper Gutin, a former Army National Guard member, served from 2014 to 2022 as a Signal Intelligence Analyst before joining the state patrol. She graduated from the WSP Fire Training Academy in 2019 and was remembered for her dedication, professionalism, and eight years of military service.
Meanwhile, in Rochester, New York, three officers were wounded late Friday night during a domestic violence response. According to the Rochester Police Department, officers were called to a residence where a man’s ex-boyfriend was allegedly attempting to break in. The suspect was reportedly armed and opened fire when officers arrived.
Authorities say all three officers are recovering as investigations continue in both states. Police agencies nationwide have expressed condolences and solidarity under the hashtag #GoneButNeverForgotten.
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