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Phoukham Tran

Gender : Male

Age : 65

Race : Asian

Date : 11/02/2023

Location : Mercy One Medical Center

City : Des Moines

County : Polk

State : Iowa

Agency : Des Moines Police Department

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Died from injuries sustained in the line of duty

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 11/02/2023, Senior Police Officer Phoukham Tran, age 65, died at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa from long-term complications of injuries he suffered on 08/19/2011 when a drunk driver struck him while he was directing traffic at the Iowa State Fair. Tran was medically retired after a 30-year career with the Des Moines Police Department that began when he was recruited into the department’s cadet program and later promoted to Senior Police Officer. He was originally from Laos, served the community for decades, and was honored at memorial services and ceremonies recognizing his sacrifice.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ankeny-ia/spo-phoukham-tran-11526644
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26956-senior-police-officer-phoukham-tran
https://www.desmoinespolice.org/newsletter/obituary/phoukham-tran/
https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/des-moines-police-department-funeral-service-officer-phoukham-tran-memorial/524-138c548a-87de-4e08-aa53-f692533803be
https://dps.iowa.gov/events-media/iowa-peace-officer-memorial