Jeffery Alan Kocab
Officers Jeffrey Kocab and David Curtis were shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest at a traffic stop.
Officer Curtis stopped a vehicle because it did not have a visible license plate. He called for an additional unit to assist him because a male passenger in the car was wanted on a misdemeanor charge for writing a worthless check. When Officer Curtis arrived, he and Officer Kocab attempted to arrest the suspect. The suspect drew a weapon and shot both officers at close range.
A witness called 911 to report the shooting. Officer Kocab died shortly after arriving at the hospital and Officer Curtis was pronounced dead a few hours later.
The suspect surrendered and was taken into custody four days later.
Officer Kocab served with the Tampa police for 14 months and had previously served with the Plant City Police Department.
He is survived by his expectant wife and is buried in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, Tampa, Florida.