In Honor & Memory of
Sergeant Tom Baitinger
St. Petersburg Florida Police

EOW
Jan. 24, 2011

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Sergeant Tom Baitinger
St. Petersburg Florida Police

End of Watch: Monday, January 24, 2011

Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: S23

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, January 24, 2011
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Sergeant Tom Baitinger and Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz were shot and
killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a suspect wanted for
aggravated battery.

Several members of a regional task force had gone to the home to
question a family member about the man's whereabouts. After making
contact with the woman, the officers were informed that the man was in
the attic and possibly armed.

Officer Yaslowitz, who served on the department's canine unit, had
just finished his shift and was en route home when he volunteered to
respond to the call.

After unsuccessfully attempting to talk the man out of the attic,
Officer Yaslowitz and a member of the United States Marshals Service
made entry into the attic and were immediately shot.

Another officer was able to pull the deputy marshal from the attic but
was unable to reach Officer Yaslowitz. The suspect then fired from the
attic, striking Sergeant Baitinger who was providing cover from the main level.

A SWAT team used a tactical vehicle to breach a wall of the home and
came under fire, but was able to recover Officer Yaslowitz. Officer
Yaslowitz and Sergeant Baitinger were both transported to a local
hospital where they were pronounced dead.

The suspect was found dead several hours later after the home was
partially dismantled using heavy machinery.

Sergeant Baitinger had served with the St. Petersburg Police
Department for 15 years. He is survived by his Parents and wife.

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