Trooper Gary T. Rampy, Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper Gary T. Rampy

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, December 31, 1971

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Gary T. Rampy

Trooper Gary Rampy and Trooper Charles Stark were shot and killed after stopping a drunk driver on Red Arrow Highway at approximately 2:50 a.m.

While the officers were pulling the suspect over, the driver was able to reach into his backseat and obtain a handgun, which he put in his waistband. When the driver was unable to produce a license, Trooper Rampy walked him back to the patrol car. Using the weapon he had concealed in his pants, the suspect ordered Trooper Rampy to call Trooper Stark back to the cruiser, at which point the suspect shot and killed both officers.

Nearby residents called authorities when they heard the shots, and responding officers began to chase the suspect. The man crashed the vehicle and attempted to run away but was shot and killed by the officers when he opened fire on them.

Trooper Rampy had served with the Michigan State Police for over five years. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 5 years, 7 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

convicted felon, parolee, traffic stop

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Cousin Gary I sure do miss you. You were my hero. You are my first cousin and the youngest of all the other siblings who watched over me at parties receptions etc I remember that phone call that came in the night you were shot. I remember the funeral procession and all of the hundreds troopers that lined up it seemed like for miles from my vision point. I will never forget.

Karen Nash
First cousin.

September 12, 2024