Deputy Bananola was shot and killed during a drug raid on a house in the east side of Tacoma. Deputy Bananola was the fourth of a six man team to enter the house. He was confronted by the suspect and identified himself as an officer. The suspect fired at least ten shots with a 9 mm handgun, striking Deputy Bananola nine times. Deputy Bananola was able to return fire and struck the suspect in the groin.
The suspect was found guilty of drug charges but there was a hung jury on the 1st Degree Murder charges. A second trial found the suspect guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and he was sentenced to a total of 40 years.
Deputy Bananola had been with the agency for eight years and is survived by his daughter and stepson.
The suspect was found guilty of drug charges but there was a hung jury on the 1st Degree Murder charges. A second trial found the suspect guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and he was sentenced to a total of 40 years.
Deputy Bananola had been with the agency for eight years and is survived by his daughter and stepson.
Deputy Bananola was shot and killed during a drug raid on a house in the east side of Tacoma. Deputy Bananola was the fourth of a six man team to enter the house. He was confronted by the suspect and identified himself as an officer. The suspect fired at least ten shots with a 9 mm handgun, striking Deputy Bananola nine times. Deputy Bananola was able to return fire and struck the suspect in the groin.
The suspect was found guilty of drug charges but there was a hung jury on the 1st Degree Murder charges. A second trial found the suspect guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and he was sentenced to a total of 40 years.
Deputy Bananola had been with the agency for eight years and is survived by his daughter and stepson.
The suspect was found guilty of drug charges but there was a hung jury on the 1st Degree Murder charges. A second trial found the suspect guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and he was sentenced to a total of 40 years.
Deputy Bananola had been with the agency for eight years and is survived by his daughter and stepson.
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