Hometown Vigil Set For Fallen Sacramento Officer Tara O'Sullivan

MARTINEZ, CA — A hometown memorial vigil is planned Saturday, Aug. 3 for Sacramento police Officer Tara O'Sullivan, who died in the line of duty. The vigil from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will be a casual gathering at Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta St.

O'Sullivan, 26, was struck by gunfire June 19 while assisting on a disturbance call. Officer O'Sullivan was transported to a local area hospital where, despite the heroic efforts by all involved, she later succumbed to her injuries, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Thousands attended a memorial service for O'Sullivan held June 27 in Sacramento.

For the Martinez event, community members are invited to attend and may bring a card, letter or their favorite "Tara Tale" to drop in a message box for O'Sullivan's family to read at a later time, according to the Martinez Police Department.

"Tara was born and raised in Martinez and graduated from College Park High School [in Pleasant Hill]," Martinez police officials said. "It is only fitting that we honor her memory here, at home."

Anyone who has questions about the vigil can contact Martinez police Sgt. Fred Ferrer by phone at 925-372-3446 or by email at fferrer@cityofmartinez.org.