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Resided:
FL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 18, 1920
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 25 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
West Tampa Police Dept.
FL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
FL
USA
Sun. Jul. 18, 1920
Summary:
Patrolman Juan Nales was shot and killed while walking a prisoner to jail. He and another officer had arrested the man after responding to reports of a suspicious person.
As the three walked to jail the man attacked Patrolman Nales. He was able to gain control of Patrolman Nales' service weapon and fatally shot him before fleeing on foot.
Patrolman Nales was survived by his expectant wife and 13-month-old daughter.