Detective Elizabeth Butler, age 38, died in the line of duty on February 26, 2013, in Santa Cruz, California. She was a member of the Santa Cruz Police Department. She had 10 years of service.
Detective Butler and Sergeant Loran Baker were following up on a sexual assault investigation at a residence at approximately 3:30 pm.
The suspect began fighting with the officers and fatally shot them both during the struggle. He then stole both of their handguns and fled the scene in their unmarked vehicle. He was located nearby approximately 30 minutes later and was shot and killed when he opened fire on responding officers. The subject was wearing body armor at the time he was killed by other officers.
Police Department officials state that the Department is in mourning over this horrible tragedy.
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| Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Elizabeth |
Elizabeth was a Lomita native who moved to Santa Cruz in 1992 for college and never left the City. She said that she loved the City because of the ocean, the mountains, interesting people and a healthy lifestyle all in one spot.
She loved to cook, hike, ride roller coasters and spend time with her family.
She is variously described as outgoing, bright, friendly, passionate about her work and community minded.
Elizabeth is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her mother, Louise Butler; her sister, Alexis Butler; her partner Peter Wu; her sons Joaquin (age 5) and Stellan (age 2). She was predeceased by her father, Gerald Butler.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Thank you for serving, Elizabeth.
Let us pray that Elizabeth Butler is in heaven. Let us pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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