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John Bananola

Case from Tacoma, WA dated Oct 16, 1995

Victim Details

John Bananola

Male

White / Caucasian

Tacoma

WA

1995-10-16

36

John

Bananola

06/23/2026

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On October 16, 1995, the life of 36-year-old White/Caucasian male John Bananola, an eight-year veteran of the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, was tragically cut short. Bananola was part of a six-man team serving a narcotics-related search warrant at a residence located at 902 E 52nd Street in Tacoma, Washington. As the first deputy to enter the home, he was immediately confronted by a suspect inside.

Despite identifying himself as a law enforcement officer, the suspect, Brian Egglesto ...
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  • Deputy Sheriff John Bananola - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
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