Rebecca
09-23-2000, 12:51 PM
Philadelphia is in mourning...
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*Officer Jose M. Ortiz
Philadelphia Police Department, PA
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
End of Watch: September 21, 2000
Date of Incident: September 18, 2000
Time of Incident: 1455 hours
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 yr
Suspect Info: Unknown
Weapon Used: Automobile
Officer Ortiz died after being in critical condition for three days as a result of being struck by vehicle. Officer Ortiz was in a foot pursuit of a suspect when he was struck by a police cruiser responding to his calls for assistance. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition for three days before being taken off of life support. His organs were donated to others.
Officer Ortiz had been with the agency for three years. He is survived by 11 brothers and sisters, his wife, and a three-year-old daughter.
*as reported by the ODMP
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I can't imagine the pain the members of the PPD are feeling right now... and especially his own large family. All I can do is say my prayers for everyone who hurts today and hope for them to find a way to help each other through this tradegy.
http://www.officer.com/ubb/frown.gif
[This message has been edited by Rebecca (edited 09-23-2000).]
************************************************** *****
*Officer Jose M. Ortiz
Philadelphia Police Department, PA
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
End of Watch: September 21, 2000
Date of Incident: September 18, 2000
Time of Incident: 1455 hours
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 3 yr
Suspect Info: Unknown
Weapon Used: Automobile
Officer Ortiz died after being in critical condition for three days as a result of being struck by vehicle. Officer Ortiz was in a foot pursuit of a suspect when he was struck by a police cruiser responding to his calls for assistance. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition for three days before being taken off of life support. His organs were donated to others.
Officer Ortiz had been with the agency for three years. He is survived by 11 brothers and sisters, his wife, and a three-year-old daughter.
*as reported by the ODMP
************************************************** *****
I can't imagine the pain the members of the PPD are feeling right now... and especially his own large family. All I can do is say my prayers for everyone who hurts today and hope for them to find a way to help each other through this tradegy.
http://www.officer.com/ubb/frown.gif
[This message has been edited by Rebecca (edited 09-23-2000).]