Sergeant James Scott LaRue Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Friday, November 20, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: 21 Years
Military Veteran
Incident Date: 11/01/2020
Cause: COVID19

Sergeant James LaRue died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure while on duty at the Seminole County Jail.

Sergeant LaRue was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for 21 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Police Officer Aubrey Travis Johnson, Jr. Miami Police Department, FL End of Watch: Thursday, October 1, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 28
Tour: 4 Years
Cause: Duty related illness
Incident Date: 09/17/2020

Police Officer Aubrey Johnson died after suffering complications from an on-duty injury that occurred in a foot pursuit of a narcotics suspect on September 17th, 2020.

During the foot pursuit, Officer Johnson suffered a torn Achilles tendon. He was discharged from the hospital and began physical therapy. On October 1st, 2020, he called a family member and stated he was not feeling well. The family member arrived at his home and found him unconscious. He was transported to Jackson North Medical Center where he passed away as the result of a pulmonary embolism that developed as a result of the injury.

Officer Johnson had served with the Miami Police Department for four years. He is survived by his parents, both of whom had served with the Miami Police Department.

	Sergeant Eric John Twisdale Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 49
Tour: 25 Years
Badge: 6112
Incident Date: 08/19/2020
Cause: COVID19

Sergeant Eric Twisdale died after contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure at the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Sergeant Twisdale had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Office for 22 years and had previously served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Deputy Sheriff Angela Chavers Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Saturday, September 12, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 44
Tour: 18 Years
Cause: COVID19

Deputy Sheriff Angela Chavers died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff and inmates Main Detention Center.

Deputy Chavers had served with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and was assigned to the Inmate Management Division. She is survived by her son and niece, who she had custody of.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Deputy Sheriff Maurice Ford Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Thursday, August 27, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 50
Tour: 14 Years
Cause: COVID19

Deputy Sheriff Maurice Ford died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff and inmate at the West Detention Center at 38811 James Wheeler Way in Belle Glade.

Deputy Ford had served with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Detention Deputy Charles Pugh, II Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 6 Years
Badge 653
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 07/11/2020

Detention Deputy Charles Pugh died after contracting COVID-19 following a confirmed exposure in the Santa Rosa County Jail.

Deputy Pugh had served with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office for five years and had previously served with the Florida Department fo Corrections for one year. He is survived by his wife and two children.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Lieutenant Aldemar Rengifo Broward County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Sunday, August 16, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 47
Tour: 20 Years 7 Months
Badge L-333
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 07/27/2020

Lieutenant Aldemar Rengifo died after contracting COVID-19 during an exposure while on duty.

Lieutenant Rengifo had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Lieutenant Chris Cunningham Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: 22 Years
Badge 7687
Military Veteran
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 07/02/2020

Lieutenant Chris Cunningham died after contracting COVID-19 as the result of a confirmed exposure while on duty.

Lieutenant Cunningham was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for 22 years. He is survived by his wife, five children, and three grandchildren.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Correctional Officer Jairo Antonio Bravo Miami-Dade County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, FL End of Watch: Thursday, July 30, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: 3 Years 6 Months
Cause: COVID19

Correctional Officer Jairo Bravo died as the result of complications after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among employees and inmates at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 7000 NW 41st Street in Miami, Florida.

Officer Bravo had served with the Miami-Dade County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for six months and had previously served with the Florida Department of Corrections for three years.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Sergeant Corey Pendergrass Lauderhill Police Department, FL End of Watch: Sunday, July 26, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 51
Tour: 23 Years
Badge: 349
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 06/13/2020

Master Detention Deputy Lynn Jones died after contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure during an outbreak at the Lake County Jail at 441 W Main Street in Tavares. At the time of Deputy Jones' exposure, 18 staff members and over 100 inmates had tested positive.

Deputy Jones had served with the Lake County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Master Detention Deputy Richard Barry Lake County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 58
Tour: 25 Years
Badge 630
Military Veteran
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 06/18/2020

Master Detention Deputy Rick Barry died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff and inmates at the Lake County Detention Center in Tavares, Florida.

Deputy Barry was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Lake County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and one child.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Master Detention Deputy Lynn Jones Lake County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 52
Tour: 13 Years
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 06/13/2020

Master Detention Deputy Lynn Jones died after contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure during an outbreak at the Lake County Jail at 441 W Main Street in Tavares. At the time of Deputy Jones' exposure, 18 staff members and over 100 inmates had tested positive.

Deputy Jones had served with the Lake County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Wildlife Officer Julian Keen, Jr. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FL End of Watch: Sunday, June 14, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 30
Tour: 6 Years
Cause: Gunfire
Offender: In Custody
Incident Date: 06/14/2020

Wildlife Officer Julian Keen was shot and killed in Labelle when he attempted to stop a hit-and-run suspect while off duty.

Hendry County deputies located Officer Keen's body after responding to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Nobles Road and Apache Circle. Three subjects were taken into custody.

Officer Keen had served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for six years.

	Officer Richard G. McCoy United States Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations, U.S. Government End of Watch: Saturday, May 2, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 60
Tour: 23 Years
Badge: FL-I-1554
Military Veteran
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 03/18/2020

Officer Richard McCoy died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty at the Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades Port of Entry in Florida.

Officer McCoy was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Customs and Border Protection - Office of Field of Operations and the former Immigration and Naturalization Service for 23 years. He was assigned to the Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades Port of Entry. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Sergeant Jose Diaz-Ayala Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Saturday, April 4, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 38
Tour: 14 Years
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 04/04/2020

Sergeant Jose Diaz-Ayala died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty at the Palm Beach County Main Detention Center.

Sergeant Diaz-Ayala had served with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He is survived by three daughters, two sisters, and parents.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Deputy Sheriff Shannon Bennett Broward County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Wednesday, Friday, April 3, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 39
Tour: 12 Years
Cause: COVID19
Incident Date: 03/27/2020

Deputy Sheriff Shannon Bennett died as the result of complications after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.

Deputy Bennett had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 12 years and served as an SRO at Deerfield Beach Elementary School. He is survived by his fiance, mother, and brother.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.

	Trooper Joseph Jon Bullock Florida Highway Patrol, FL End of Watch: Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 42
Badge 595
Tour: 19 Years
Military Veteran
Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Handgun
Offender: Shot and killed
Incident Date: 02/05/2020

Trooper Joseph Bullock was shot and killed at approximately 10:15 while assisting a disabled vehicle on I-95 just north of the interstate rest area in Martin County.

He stopped to assist the motorist whose vehicle had become stuck on a swale. He had positioned his patrol car behind the vehicle and completed paperwork for approximately one hour while the motorist waited for a tow truck to remove the vehicle. During this time Trooper Bullock had several normal interactions with the motorist.

Once the tow truck driver arrived the man became upset with the cost of having the vehicle towed. He calmly walked back to Trooper Bullock’s vehicle and, without warning, drew a handgun and fatally shot him in the head.

The man then attempted to shoot the tow truck driver, but his gun jammed, allowing the tow truck driver to run to safety. The tow truck driver was able to get the attention of an off-duty Riviera Beach detective who was driving into work.

The detective fatally shot the subject after the man confronted him and pointed the gun at him.

Trooper Bullock was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 19 years. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.

In December 2020, the Port Salerno post office was renamed the Trooper Joseph Bullock Building and I-95, where he was shot, was also renamed Trooper Joseph Bullock Memorial Highway.

	Police Officer Paul Dunn Lakeland Police Department, FL End of Watch: Thursday, January 9, 2020

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 50
Tour: 18 Years
Military Veteran
Cause: Motorcycle Crash
Incident Date: 01/09/2020

Police Officer Paul Dunn was killed in a motorcycle crash on Lakeland Highlands Road, south of Lake Miriam Drive, at approximately 5:45 am.

He was en route to the police station on his department motorcycle when he struck the raised median of the roadway. He was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained fatal injuries.

Officer Dunn was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Lakeland Police Department for six years and had previously served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and two stepdaughters.

	Police Officer Kenneth Dale Foley Lakeland Police Department, FL End of Watch: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 57
Tour: 29 Years
Badge 270
Military Veteran
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 12/04/2019

Police Officer Kenneth Foley suffered a fatal heart attack several hours after responding to a report of a robbery at a local bank.

The call was dispatched was a robbery in progress. Officer Foley was one of the first officers to arrive on the scene and took up a position on the perimeter. He then had the manager step out of the business and determined the call was a false alarm.

Officer Foley cleared the scene and a short time later responded to a suicidal subject armed with a knife. He was able to deescalate the situation and take the subject into protective custody.

At 5:30 pm dispatchers attempted to reach Officer Foley via radio but did not receive a response. Officers located him inside of his patrol car at local hotel at 4420 N. Socrum Loop Road. Despite taking life-saving measures they were unable to revive him.

Officer Foley was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Lakeland Police Department for 29 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

	Sergeant Tracy L. Vickers Florida Highway Patrol, FL End of Watch: Friday, September 27, 2019

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 31
Tour: 4 Years
Badge 1357Military Veteran
Cause: Automobile Crash
Incident Date: 9/27/2019

Sergeant Tracy Vickers was killed in a vehicle crash on Route 408, near Conway Road, at approximately 5:50 am.

His patrol car struck the rear of a truck carrying construction equipment and became trapped underneath it.

Sgt. Vickers was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for four years. He is survived by his fiancée and other family members. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

	Deputy Sheriff Benjamin R. Nimtz Broward County Sheriff's Office, FL End of Watch: Sunday, July 21, 2019

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 30
Tour: 1 Year & 4 Months
Cause: Automobile Crash
Incident Date: 7/21/2019

Deputy Sheriff Benjamin R. Nimtz was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of South Military Trail and SW 10th Street while responding to a domestic violence call at 3:00 a.m.

His patrol car collided with a pickup truck in the intersection. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Nimtz had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for 16 months. He was one week from resigning from the department to move to Indiana. Deputy Sheriff Nimtz is survived by his wife and two children.

	Police Officer Steven James Brown Port St. Lucie Police Department, FL End of Watch: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 14 Years
Badge: 352
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 6/12/2019

Police Officer Steven Brown suffered a fatal heart attack after completing a third day of leading the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League's Police Camp.

He was one of the camp leaders as part of his summertime duties as a school resource officer. The camp involved three days of strenuous outdoor activities including an obstacle course at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. Officer Brown collapsed after returning home at the end of his shift on June 12th.

Officer Brown had served with the Port St. Lucie Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

	Sergeant Anthony Neri Sanibel Police Department, FL End of Watch: Monday, May 6, 2019

Bio Incident Details
Age: 63 
Tour: 7 Years
Badge: 1375
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 5/6/2019

Sergeant Anthony Neri suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in his agency's physical ability testing at the Lee County Sheriff's Office range on Felix Romano Avenue.

He collapsed while conducting an exercise as part of the testing. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.

Sergeant Neri had served with the Sanibel Police Department for four years and had previously served with the Union Township Police Department in New Jersey for three years. He had retired from the United States Treasury Department after 30 years of service as a revenue officer. He is survived by his wife.

	Lieutenant Daniel Duane Hinton Florida Highway Patrol, FL End of Watch: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 56
Tour: 32 Years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 2/19/2019

Lieutenant Daniel Hinton suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a defensive tactics training exercise at the Fort Myers Florida Highway Patrol Station.

He was transported to the Gulf Coast Medical Center where he passed away a short time later.

Lt. Hinton had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 32 years and was assigned to the Criminal Interdiction Unit. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

	Police Officer Jermaine Brown Miami-Dade Police Department End of Watch: Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 46
Tour: 15 Years
Badge # 5649
Cause: ATV Crash
Incident Date: 12/12/2018

Police Officer Jermaine Brown was killed in an ATV crash while conducting an enforcement detail as the result of community complaints of illegal activity along a canal path.

He was responding to assist other officers on the detail when the ATV he was driving struck a tree south of the intersection of South Dixie Highway and SW 211th Street.

Officer Brown had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and three children. His wife also serves with the department.

	Detective Larry Marrero Miami Beach Police Department End of Watch: Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 58
Tour: 28 Years
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 11/28/2018

Detective Larry Marrero suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in his department's physical fitness program at the police headquarters building at 1100 Washington Avenue.

He was transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center where he passed away.

Detective Marrero had served with the Miami Beach Police Department for 28 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

	Deputy Sheriff Michael David Ryan Broward County Sheriff’s Office End of Watch Sunday, December 31st, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 58
Tour: 13 Years, 11 Months
Badge # 13378
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 12/15/2017

Deputy Sheriff Michael Ryan suffered a fatal heart attack after being involved in a short foot pursuit in the parking lot of the Main Jail at 5555 SE 1st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on December 15th, 2017.

The subject had attempted to bring a knife into the jail while visiting an inmate. He was told to take the knife to his vehicle. As Deputy Ryan escorted the man outside the man ran, with Deputy Ryan in pursuit. Deputy Ryan collapsed and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center where he remained until passing away on December 31st, 2017.

Deputy Ryan had served with the Broward County Sheriff's Office for just under 14 years. He is survived by his wife, three stepsons, and three brothers.

	Deputy Sheriff Benjamin LeMont Zirbel Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 12 years
Badge # 6759
Cause: Motorcycle Crash
Incident Date: 8/19/2018

Deputy Sheriff Ben Zirbel succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash two days earlier at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Camp Francis Johnson Road.

He was traveling southbound on Blanding Boulevard when a pickup truck towing a trailer turned left in front of him. Deputy Zirbel was unable to avoid the vehicle and collided with the trailer. He was thrown from his department motorcycle and suffered serious injuries. He remained on life support until his organs could be donated.

Deputy Zirbel had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

	Police Officer Adam Edward Jobbers-Miller Fort Myers Police Department, Florida End of Watch Saturday, July 28, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 29
Tour: 3 years
Badge # 524
Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Handgun
Offender: Shot and Wounded
Incident Date: 7/21/2018

Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on July 21st, 2018, after responding to an assault and larceny call at a gas station at 3915 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at approximately 7:30 pm.

As officers arrived the suspect fled on foot along Flint Drive, with Officer Jobbers-Miller in pursuit. The man opened fire with a handgun, striking Officer Jobbers-Miller. Another officer transported him to Lee Memorial Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his wound on July 28th, 2018.

The subject was taken into custody at the scene after being shot and wounded.

Officer Jobbers-Miller had served with the Fort Myers Police Department for three years and had previously served as a firefighter with the Wayne Fire Department in New Jersey.

	Correctional Officer Tawanna Marin Florida Department of Corrections, Florida End of Watch Monday, June 18, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: 9 years
Badge # Not Availalbe
Cause: Struck by Vehicle
Incident Date: 6/18/2018

Correctional Officer Tawanna Marin was struck and killed by a vehicle while supervising an inmate work crew near the intersection of Sample Road and Lyons Road in Coconut Creek.

She was standing behind a Florida DOT dump truck when another vehicle entered the area and struck her, causing her to become pinned between the car and dump truck. She was extricated from the wreckage and transported to Broward Health North where she succumbed to her injuries.

Officer Marin had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for nine years.

	Police Officer Thomas Coulter Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida End of Watch Monday, May 21, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 25
Tour: 1 Week
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 5/18/2018

Police Officer Thomas Coulter suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting physical training in front of the Daytona Beach Police Department headquarters, on Valor Boulevard, on May 18th, 2018.

He was participating in a team job with other newly-hired police officers when he began to feel ill and collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where his condition worsened. He passed away on May 21st, 2018.

Officer Coulter had served with the Daytona Beach Police Department for one week. He is survived by his wife of six months.

	Police Officer Lance Christian Whitaker Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: 18 years
Badge # 7656
Cause: Automobile Crash
Incident Date: 5/15/2018

Police Officer Lance Whitaker was killed in a single-vehicle crash on northbound I-295, near Alta Drive, at approximately 4:30 a.m.

He was responding to another accident scene on the interstate when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

	Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr. Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch Monday, May 7, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 40
Tour: 13 years
Badge # 2247
Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: In Custody
Incident Date: 5/6/2018

Deputy Sheriff William Gentry succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night while responding to an animal abuse call at a home in the 200 block of Baltimore Way in which a homeowner's cat had been fatally shot with a pellet gun.

He and a deputy he was training had responded to the victim's home. During the investigation Deputy Gentry went to the suspect's home, a convicted felon who lived next door, to make contact with him. As he stood at the front door the suspect opened fire on him, shooting him in the head.

The 69-year-old subject was taken into custody at the scene and charged with numerous counts.

Deputy Gentry was flown to Lee Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wound the following day.

Deputy Gentry had served with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by a brother, who also serves with the agency.

	Sergeant Noel Ramirez Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 29
Tour: 7 years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Committed suicide
Incident Date: 8/18/2017

Sergeant Noel Ramirez and Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey were shot and killed from ambush as they took their lunch break in a restaurant at 1122 East Wade Street, in Trenton.

At approximately 3:00 pm a male subject opened fire on them from outside of the establishment, fatally shooting both through the restaurant's front window. The man then went to his car in the parking lot and committed suicide.

Sergeant Ramirez had served with the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

	Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 25
Tour: 2 years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Gunfire
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Committed suicide
Incident Date: 8/18/2017

Deputy Sheriff Taylor Lindsey and Sergeant Noel Ramirez were shot and killed from ambush as they took their lunch break in a restaurant at 1122 East Wade Street, in Trenton.

At approximately 3:00 pm a male subject opened fire on them from outside of the establishment, fatally shooting both through the restaurant's front window. The man then went to his car in the parking lot and committed suicide.

Deputy Lindsey had served with the Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office for two years.

	Deputy Sheriff Kevin James Stanton Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch Saturday, February 17, 2018

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 32
Tour: 10 years, 5 months
Badge # 0782
Cause: Automobile Crash
Incident Date: 8/18/2017

Deputy Sheriff Kevin Stanton was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-95, just north of Route 50, at approximately 5:10 am.

The tractor-trailer suffered a tire blow-out, causing the driver to lose control and swerve into the left lane where Deputy Stanton was driving. Deputy Stanton's patrol car then struck the rear of the semi.

Deputy Stanton had served with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for 10-1/2 years.

	Deputy Michael David Ryan Broward Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch: Sunday, December 31, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: U/K
Tour: 14 Years
Badge # U/K
Cause: Heart attack

On December 15th, 2018, Deputy Michael David Ryan, 58, a Broward county Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention Deputy, was working at the main jail in downtown Fort Lauderdale when a visitor went into the building with a knife.

The individual was told to take it to a car or leave. Deputy Ryan followed the individual out and at some point during the encounter he collapsed in the parking lot. He was transported to the hospital where he never recovered and ultimately passed away on December 31st, 2018.

Deputy Ryan served nearly 14 years with the sheriff’s office and also became a certified deputy in the agency’s Department of Law Enforcement and briefly patrolled in Lauderdale Lakes.

Throughout his career, Deputy Ryan exhibited great strength and commitment to the agency. At 6 feet, 2 inches tall he was called a "gentle giant" and was considered a vital member of his department.

Supervisors commended Ryan for his leadership and professionalism. While working at the main jail, he was recognized for his attention to his work, especially when it came to assessing visitors.

During his career, he received a certificate of appreciation and a longevity award from Sheriff Scott Israel for a decade of service.

Deputy Ryan, of Davie, was born in Fort Lauderdale to Robert Ryan and Ruby Gonsalves and was one of five sons.

Ryan is survived by his wife Lori and step-sons Dustin, Dalton, and Dillon Edens, as well as his four brothers, their spouses and five nieces and nephews.

	Captain Charles Frank Scavuzzo St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch: Friday, September 15, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 49
Tour: 28 Years
Badge # 107
Cause: Heart attack

Captain Charlie Scavuzzo died from a massive heart attack on Friday, September 15, 2017. This was just days after Hurricane Irma’s damaging winds, storm surge and rain bands struck our area on September 10, 2017. In the days leading up to his death, Captain Scavuzzo worked around the clock ensuring the community and agency were prepared to endure and recover from the storm. In addition, just prior to the storm's impact, Captain Scavuzzo led a team of detectives in a homicide investigation, adding to the stress and demands of an already chaotic environment.

Charlie was immensely dedicated to his family and career. Throughout his 24 years with the agency and 28 total years in law enforcement, he served in uniformed patrol, street crimes, criminal investigations, special investigations and professional standards. At his passing, he was commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing homicide investigations, crime scene, evidence handling, domestic violence cases, sexual offender cases, identity theft crimes, computer crimes, auto theft, warrants, undercover drug crimes and intelligence led policing. He is survived by his wife and three children.

	Sergeant Joseph Ossman Florida Department of Corrections, Florida End of Watch: Sunday, September 10, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 53
Tour: 21 Years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Automobile Crash

Sergeant Joseph Ossman and Deputy Sheriff Julie Bridges, of the Hardee County Sheriff's Office, were killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 66 and Old Crewsville Road, in Zolfo Springs, at approximately 6:45 am.

Both officers had been required to stay in the county despite mandatory evacuations due to Hurricane Irma. Deputy Bridges was picking up supplies for a hurricane shelter when her patrol car collided head-on with Sergeant Ossman's vehicle. Sergeant Ossman was reporting for his shift at the Hardee Correctional Institution, which remained opened despite the evacuation.

Sergeant Ossman had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for 21 years.

	Deputy Sheriff Julie Bridges Hardee County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch: Sunday, September 10, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 42
Tour: 13 Years
Badge # 111
Cause: Automobile Crash

Deputy Sheriff Julie Bridges and Sergeant Joseph Ossman, of the Florida Department of Corrections, were killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 66 and Old Crewsville Road, in Zolfo Springs, at approximately 6:45 am.

Both officers had been required to stay in the county despite mandatory evacuations due to Hurricane Irma. Deputy Bridges was picking up supplies for a hurricane shelter when her patrol car collided head-on with Sergeant Ossman's vehicle. Sergeant Ossman was reporting for his shift at the Hardee Correctional Institution, which remained opened despite the evacuation.

Deputy Bridges had served with the Hardee County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. She is survived by her 8-year-old son and parents.

	Sergeant Richard Samuel Howard Kissimmee Police Department, Florida End of Watch: Saturday, August 19, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 36
Tour: 10 Years
Badge # Not Available
Military Veteran
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/18/2017
Weapon: Handgun
Offender: Charged with murder

Sergeant Sam Howard and Police Officer Matthew Baxter were shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street at approximately 9:30 pm.

They were speaking to the men when a scuffle ensued and both officers shot. Both were transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center where Officer Baxter was pronounced dead. Sergeant Howard passed away the following afternoon.

The subject who shot him was arrested approximately two hours after the shooting by members of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Two handguns were found in his possession when he was arrested.

Sergeant Howard was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Kissimmee Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and one child.

	Police Officer Matthew Scott Baxter Kissimmee Police Department, Florida End of Watch: Friday, August 18, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 27
Tour: 3 Years
Badge # Not Available
Military Veteran
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/18/2017
Weapon: Handgun
Offender: Charged with murder

Police Officer Matthew Baxter and Sergeant Sam Howard were shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street at approximately 9:30 pm.

They were speaking to the men when a scuffle ensued and both officers shot. Both were transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center where Officer Baxter was pronounced dead. Sergeant Howard passed away the following afternoon.

The subject who shot him was arrested approximately two hours after the shooting by members of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Two handguns were found in his possession when he was arrested.

Officer Baxter served with the Kissimmee Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children

	Correctional Officer Joe William Heddy, Jr. Escambia County Department of Corrections, Florida End of Watch: Saturday, June 17, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 63
Tour: 28 Years
Badge # Not Available
Military Veteran
Cause: Heart attack

Correctional Officer Joe Heddy suffered a fatal heart attack at the Escambia County Road Prison in Cantonment, Florida, after struggling with an inmate at approximately 1:00 pm.

He had responded to a cell in the South Wing dorm after an inmate tied a bedsheet around his own neck and was tightening it in an attempt to commit suicide. He called for assistance and began to struggle with the inmate in an attempt to remove the bedsheet. The inmate continued to resist until officers were able to remove the bedsheet and subdue him.

Officer Heddy then packed up the inmate's belongings before calling for assistance on the radio and collapsing. Other officers initiated CPR but were unable to resuscitate him. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officer Heddy was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He had served with the Escambia County Department of Corrections for eight years after having retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons with 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife, three children, and seven grandchildren.

	Master Sergeant William Trampas Bishop Florida Highway Patrol, Florida End of Watch: Saturday, June 17, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 52
Tour: 30 Years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Struck by Vehicle

Master Sergeant William Bishop was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident on I-75, near mile marker 403, in Alachua County.

He was outside of his vehicle when a secondary accident occurred in the center lane at approximately 6:35 pm. One of the vehicles involved in the secondary accident then struck Sergeant Bishop, pinning him underneath it.

Sergeant Bishop had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

	Officer Joshua Sanchez Montaad Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Florida End of Watch: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 25
Tour: Not Available
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Automobile Crash
Location: Florida

Officer Joshua Montaad was killed in a single vehicle crash on U.S. 19, near Burley Brannen Road, in Taylor County.

His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree during a period of heavy rain. The vehicle caught fire and became engulfed in flames.

	Special Agent Rickey O'Donald United States Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government End of Watch: Friday, February 17, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 54
Tour: 29 Years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Heart Attack
Location: Florida

Special Agent Rickey O'Donald suffered a fatal heart attack immediately following the FBI's annual mandatory fitness assessment at the Miami Field Office.

After completing the test, he mentioned to other agents that he wasn't feeling well and left. He drove himself to a local hospital where he collapsed in the parking lot.

Special Agent O'Donald had served with the FBI for 29 years and was assigned to the Miami Field Office. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

	Deputy First Class Norman Lewis Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch: Monday, January 9, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Tour: 11 Years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Motorcycle accident
Incident Date: 01/09/2017

Deputy First Class Norman Lewis was killed in a motorcycle crash while participating in the search of the subject who had just murdered Lieutenant Debra Clayton, of the Orlando Police Department.

Lieutenant Clayton had been shot and killed when she encountered a wanted murder suspect in the parking lot of the Walmart on Princeton Street. After shooting her, the subject fled in a carjacked vehicle and shot at an Orange County deputy who located the vehicle. During the ensuing search, Deputy Lewis' motorcycle collided with a vehicle that turned in front of him at the intersection of Pine Hills Road and Balboa Drive.

The subject who murdered Lieutenant Clayton was captured on January 17th, 2017.

Deputy Lewis had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 11 years.

	Lieutenant Debra Clayton Orlando Police Department, Florida End of Watch: Monday, January 9, 2017

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 42
Tour: 17 Years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Gun Fire
Incident Date: 01/09/2017
Weapon Handgun
Offender Apprehended

Lieutenant Debra Clayton was shot and killed when she encountered a wanted murder suspect in the parking lot of a Walmart at the intersection of Princeton Street and John Young Parkway.

A citizen approached Lieutenant Clayton in the parking lot and informed her that a wanted subject was inside the store. As she walked towards the building the man exited and opened fire on her, striking her multiple times.

The subject was wanted for murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend and for shooting her brother one month prior. After shooting Lieutenant Clayton, the man carjacked a vehicle and fled the scene. A captain from the Orange County Sheriff's Office spotted the vehicle moments later and was shot at as he got behind it. The subject was captured on January 17th, 2017.

During the ensuing search Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Pine Hills Road and Balboa Drive when another vehicle turned in front of his motorcycle.

Lieutenant Clayton had served with the Orlando Police Department for 17 years. She is survived by her husband and son. She was posthumously promoted from the rank of Master Sergeant to the rank of Lieutenant.

	Deputy Sheriff Eric Oliver Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 32
Tour: 7 Years
Badge # 945
Military Veteran
Cause: Struck by Vehicle
Incident Date: 11/22/2016
Weapon Automobile
Offender In Federal Prison

Deputy Sheriff Eric Oliver was struck and killed by a vehicle while involved in a foot pursuit of a subject near the intersection of State Road 200 and Chester Road at approximately 7:30 am.

He and another deputy had responded to backup several United States Border Patrol agents who were interviewing several subjects at a gas station. One of the subjects being questioned fled on foot with Deputy Oliver and the second deputy in pursuit. Deputy Oliver was struck by a vehicle as he chased the subject across the roadway.

The man being pursued, Francisco Portillo-Fuentes of El Salvador, was later apprehended and held on felony charges of entering the United States illegally for the 3^rd time and was ultimately sentenced to 2 years in federal prison.

Deputy Oliver was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office for seven years. He is survived by his 6-year-old daughter, parents, two brothers, and a sister.

	Police Officer Jorge Sanchez Miami Police Department, Florida End of Watch: Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 53
Tour: 21 Years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Automobile Accident
Incident Date: 11/01/2016

Police Officer Jorge Sanchez was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Southwest 8th Street and 137th Avenue.

He was en route to the Miami Police Department headquarters when his motorcycle was struck from behind as he was stopped at the light at the intersection. The vehicle that struck him then collided with four other vehicles.

Officer Sanchez was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Sanchez served with the Miami Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his three children, mother, and fiancee. His son is also a Miami police officer.

	Deputy Sheriff Scott Williams Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch: Monday, October 31, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 46
Tour: 17 Months
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Automobile Accident
Incident Date: 10/31/2016

Deputy Sheriff Scott Williams was killed in a vehicle crash near the intersection of US 98 and Beach Road at approximately 7:00 am.

He suffered fatal injuries when his patrol car collided with the rear of a logging truck.

Deputy Williams had served with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office for 17 months and had previously served with the Brooksville Police Department.

	Sergeant Jorge Ramos Florida Department of Corrections, Florida End of Watch: Sunday, May 1, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 39
Tour: 9 years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Heart Attack
Incident Date: 4/29/2016

Sergeant Jorge Ramos died two days after collapsing during a statewide Correctional Emergency Response Team competition being hosted at the Sumter Correctional Institution, in Bushnell, Florida.

He was transported to Tampa General Hospital where he remained until passing away.

Sergeant Ramos had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for nine years and was assigned to the South Florida Reception Center. He is survived by his wife and young daughter.

	Police Officer Henry Malcolm McAleenan, Jr. Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida End of Watch: Saturday, March 16, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 66
Tour: 40 years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 8/21/2000

Police Officer Henry McAleenan succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained on August 21st, 2000.

He and another officer had responded to a residential alarm in the 16800 block of SW 147th Court. As they checked the perimeter of the home two large dogs came running at them. As Officer McAleenan attempted to ward off the dogs with his baton the other officer fired one round from her service weapon. The round accidentally struck Officer McAleenan in the groin area and damaged his femoral artery.

Medics who also been dispatched to the alarm immediately provided treatment before he was flown to a local hospital.

Officer McAleenan experienced complications from the wound and passed away as a result on March 16th, 2016, while still serving with the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Officer McAleenan had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 33 years and had previously served with the Homestead Police Department for five years. He is survived by his daughter and grandson.

	Deputy Sheriff John Robert Kotfila, Jr. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch: Saturday, March 12, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 30
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Automobile Accident
Incident Date: 3/12/2016

Deputy Sheriff John Kotfila was killed in a head-on collision with a vehicle that was driving the wrong direction on the Selmon Expressway, at the Brandon Express exit near I-75, at approximately 3:00am.

He was returning to the station after investigating an unrelated traffic accident when a driver entered the expressway heading west in the eastbound lanes, causing a head-on collision. The wrong-way driver died at the scene. Deputy Kotfila was transported to Tampa General Hospital where he later died.

Deputy Kotfila had served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for six years.

	Deputy Sheriff Ricky Carlton Anderson Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida End of Watch Sunday: February 21, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 50
Tour: 26 years
Badge # 6699
Cause: Heart Attack

Deputy Sheriff Ricky Anderson suffered a fatal heart attack while preparing equipment to respond to a call involving approximately 12 cows that were running loose in a neighborhood.

Deputy Anderson had been called in early to assist at the scene. It is believed that he responded to the Agricultural Crimes Unit's office to retrieve a cattle trailer and other equipment. He began to feel ill and returned home, where he collapsed. He was transported to Bartow Regional Medical Center where he passed away a short time later.

Deputy Anderson had served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for eight years and was assigned to the Agricultural Crimes Unit. He had previously served with the Fort Meade Police Department for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, son, twin daughters, mother, and sister. His son also serves as a sheriff's deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

	Deputy Sheriff John Robert Kotfila, Jr. U.S. Department of Homeland Security End of Watch: Sunday, January 24, 2016

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 41
Tour: 17 years
Badge # Not Available
Cause: Vehicular Assault
Incident Date: 1/15/2016
Offender: Arrested

Special Agent Scott McGuire succumbed to injuries sustained nine days earlier when he and another agent were struck by a drunk driver near the intersection of Collins Avenue and Espanola Way, in Miami Beach, Florida.

Both agents were on duty and standing on Collins Avenue when a vehicle jumped the curb and struck them at approximately 2:20 am. The driver was arrested later in the day after Miami Beach police officers located the vehicle, which had fled the scene.

Agent McGuire and the other agent were both transported to a local hospital. Agent McGuire succumbed to his injuries on January 24th, 2016.

Agent McGuire was survived by his wife and son.