Twenty year veteran Paul Rein, 76, Broward Deputy, was shot by Michael Mazza, inmate, while being transported to court. Mr. Mazza got Rein's gun and shot him. Mr. Mazza was already serving a life sentence for armed robbery. He was eventually caught and Deputy Rein's weapon was found.
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Officer Down: Paul Rein - [Broward County, FL]
ODMP
Biographical Info:
Age: 76
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Additional Info: Deputy Rein had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his son, a retired Davie Police Department officer and his step-son, a Coconut Creek police officer.
Incident Details: Deputy Paul Rein was shot and killed by a prisoner he was transporting in a medical van to the Broward County Courthouse.
Deputy Rein was overpowered during the transport, even though the prisoner was restrained. After the shooting, the prisoner dumped his body in a night club parking lot. After disposing of the van, he was taken into custody by members of the Hollywood Police Department. The prisoner was serving two life sentences for strong-armed robbery at the time.
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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BURIED: Nov. 13,2007
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Officer Down: Paul Rein - [Broward County, FL]
ODMP
Biographical Info:
Age: 76
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Additional Info: Deputy Rein had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his son, a retired Davie Police Department officer and his step-son, a Coconut Creek police officer.
Incident Details: Deputy Paul Rein was shot and killed by a prisoner he was transporting in a medical van to the Broward County Courthouse.
Deputy Rein was overpowered during the transport, even though the prisoner was restrained. After the shooting, the prisoner dumped his body in a night club parking lot. After disposing of the van, he was taken into custody by members of the Hollywood Police Department. The prisoner was serving two life sentences for strong-armed robbery at the time.
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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BURIED: Nov. 13,2007
Twenty year veteran Paul Rein, 76, Broward Deputy, was shot by Michael Mazza, inmate, while being transported to court. Mr. Mazza got Rein's gun and shot him. Mr. Mazza was already serving a life sentence for armed robbery. He was eventually caught and Deputy Rein's weapon was found.
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Officer Down: Paul Rein - [Broward County, FL]
ODMP
Biographical Info:
Age: 76
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Additional Info: Deputy Rein had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his son, a retired Davie Police Department officer and his step-son, a Coconut Creek police officer.
Incident Details: Deputy Paul Rein was shot and killed by a prisoner he was transporting in a medical van to the Broward County Courthouse.
Deputy Rein was overpowered during the transport, even though the prisoner was restrained. After the shooting, the prisoner dumped his body in a night club parking lot. After disposing of the van, he was taken into custody by members of the Hollywood Police Department. The prisoner was serving two life sentences for strong-armed robbery at the time.
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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BURIED: Nov. 13,2007
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Officer Down: Paul Rein - [Broward County, FL]
ODMP
Biographical Info:
Age: 76
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Additional Info: Deputy Rein had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his son, a retired Davie Police Department officer and his step-son, a Coconut Creek police officer.
Incident Details: Deputy Paul Rein was shot and killed by a prisoner he was transporting in a medical van to the Broward County Courthouse.
Deputy Rein was overpowered during the transport, even though the prisoner was restrained. After the shooting, the prisoner dumped his body in a night club parking lot. After disposing of the van, he was taken into custody by members of the Hollywood Police Department. The prisoner was serving two life sentences for strong-armed robbery at the time.
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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BURIED: Nov. 13,2007
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