Ronald Tarentino - Police Officer Fatality - Massachusetts

Ron Tarentino

Police Officer Ronald Tarentino, age 42, died in the line of duty on May 22, 2016, at a hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. 

Officer Tarentino was a member of the Auburn Police Department. He had two years of service with the Department. He had previously served with the Leicester Police Department.

Just after midnight, Officer Tarentino was conducting a traffic stop on an Auburn city street when the male driver of the vehicle opened fire as he approached the car.

Ron was shot several times.

He was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he died of his injuries.

The male shooter, Jorge Zambrano, age 35, of Worcester, fled the scene. He was later located in an apartment/duplex building. The shooter managed to wound a Massachusetts State Police officer before he was in turn shot and killed. 

Jorge Zambrano had a lengthy prior criminal record including assault of a police officer. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Ron and for
those who have lost him.

If you would like to donate to help the family with expenses, donations can be sent to this address:

Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. Memorial Fund
C/O Savers Bank
38 Auburn Street
Auburn, MA 01501

Ron was originally from Tewksbury and graduated from Tewksbury Memorial High School in 1991. 

The Auburn Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He was a brave and dedicated officer who went the extra mile. He wanted to help others. He will be forever remembered.

Ron's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He was a loving son, husband and father. He was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Ron is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother, his wife and three children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Ron. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Ron is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.