The Broward County PBA maintains a police memorial to honor Broward County’s fallen heroes. The memorial is located in the lobby of our office and may be visited during regular business hours. The mural, painted by Stephen Williams, son of Dave Williams, a retired lieutenant from Sunrise, was inspired by the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The mural features a rendering of one of the lion statues from the national memorial, meant to symbolize courage and valor. Also featured in the BCPBA’s memorial is a replica of the Officer Down statue that was commissioned by the Florida, Dade, Broward and Palm Beach PBAs and stands in Capitol Plaza, the site of the annual state law enforcement memorial ceremony. The wall bears the names of law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty in Broward County, along with the inscription, It is not how they died, but how they lived. Work on the mural began in October 2009.

Below is a list of Broward County’s fallen officers.

John Clifton
Dania Beach Police Department
End of Watch: March 7, 1914

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Marshal Clifton was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The shooter fled the scene and was never apprehended. Marshal Clifton was a part-time marshal hired to control drunk and disorderly people in the town.

William Louis Cox
Dania Beach Police Department
End of Watch: August 24, 1915

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Marshal Cox was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. The suspect then murdered his own wife before committing suicide. Marshal Cox had no previous experience as a law enforcement officer and was hired the previous year, after Town Marshal John Clifton was murdered, because of fearless discharge of duties.

Owen Coleman
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: January 24, 1926

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Officer Coleman was shot and killed as he and two other officers served a warrant at the Wilhelm Farm on the Davie-Dania Road, three miles west of Dania. They had arrested the subject and were walking him to their car when several other men came out of the home and started fighting with the officers. Officer Coleman was fatally shot during the struggle. Four men were charged with his murder. The charges were dismissed when the grand jury failed to return a true bill of indictment.

Phillip Lee
Hallandale Beach Police Department
End of Watch: April 29, 1928

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Town Marshal Phillip Lee was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest. The suspect was later shot and killed by a 150-man posse that formed to capture him. Marshal Lee was the agency’s only full-time officer.

Clyde Dixon
Hallandale Beach Police Department
End of Watch: May 10, 1928

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Deputy Marshal Dixon was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest. The suspect was later shot and killed by a 150-man posse that was formed to capture him. Deputy Marshal Dixon succumbed to his wounds 11 days after the shooting. He was survived by his two sisters and brother.

R. Dwight Johnston
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: April 5, 1947

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Sergeant Dwight Johnston was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. Sergeant Johnston had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for four years.

Henry Wilton
Hallandale Beach Police Department
End of Watch: April 19, 1956

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Patrolman Henry Wilton suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle at the scene of a domestic disturbance as he attempted to arrest the drunk and disorderly male subject. He was able to subdue the man but collapsed as he placed him in the patrol car. The man who struggled with him was convicted of resisting arrest, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct. Patrolman Wilton had served with the Hallandale Police Department for two years.

Arthur Fillebrown
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: August 26, 1957

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Deputy Sheriff Arthur Fillebrown was killed when his patrol car collided with a Seaboard Air Line Railroad train as he responded responded to a call involving a man struck in a truck that was submerging in a canal. Deputy Fillebrown had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for just three weeks.

James Hillberry
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: December 4, 1964

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Deputy Sheriff James Hillberry was shot and killed after stopping a car for a traffic violation on Thanksgiving morning. The driver began to struggle with him and was able to gain control of his gun. The suspect shot him in the stomach, inflicting a fatal wound. The suspect then turned the weapon on an auxiliary deputy who was riding with Deputy Hillberry before fleeing the area. He was arrested a short time later in West Palm Beach. The man, 41, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

James Thompson
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
End of Watch: June 25, 1968

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Wildlife Officer Jimmy Thompson was electrocuted while working on an airboat. He had served with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission for 11 years.

Donald Kirby
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: October 9, 1968

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Patrolman Donald Kirby was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. He had been with the agency for two years.

Jerry Joseph Genova
Lauderdale Lakes Police Department
End of Watch: November 15, 1972

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Officer Jerry Genova was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a vehicle wanted for a hit-and-run involving a young girl. Another vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way and turned in front of Officer Genova causing a collision. Officer Genova was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four days later. Officer Genova had been with the agency for eight years.

Henry T. Minard
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: November 18, 1972

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Officer Henry Minard was shot and killed while responding to a silent alarm at a jewelry store in Hollywood Mall. As he entered the store he was shot in the back by an assailant. The subjects were apprehended, convicted of murder and sentenced to prison. The shooter was denied parole in 1999. Both subjects subsequently died in prison while serving their sentences.

Austin Hepburn, Jr.
Hallandale Beach Police Department
End of Watch: July 27, 1973

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Officer Austin Hepburn was shot and killed by a man in a stolen vehicle after he observed two men and a juvenile attempting to change the license plate on the car. As he approached the group, one of the men grabbed him. A second suspect exited the car and shot him with both loads of a double-barreled shotgun. Two suspects, 16 and 18, were apprehended three hours later. The 25-year-old killer was apprehended the next day and was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled on September 28, 2001. Charges against the other two were dropped. Officer Hepburn was a Vietnam War veteran and served two years with the Hallandale Beach Police Department.

Byron William Riley
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: August 30, 1973

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Officer Byron Riley was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a purse snatcher. He was in an unmarked unit when he observed the crime. As he chased the suspect vehicle into a residential area the patrol car went out of control and struck a palm tree. Officer Riley suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The suspect he was chasing was never apprehended. Officer Riley was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Hollywood Police Department for three years.

Phillip Carl Yourman
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: August 30, 1973

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Officer Phillip Yourman was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a purse snatcher. He was in an unmarked unit when he observed the crime. As he chased the suspect vehicle into a residential area, the patrol car went out of control and struck a palm tree. Officer Yourman suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The suspect he was chasing was never apprehended. Officer Yourman had served with the Hollywood Police Department for three years.

Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: July 21, 1974

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Patrolman Walter Ilyankoff was shot and killed after responding to a robbery alarm at a local restaurant. Suspecting a false alarm, he knocked on the rear door expecting the kitchen staff to answer. Instead, one of the suspects opened the door and shot him. He was able to call for assistance on his radio before succumbing to his wounds. A witness was able to identify the suspect and testified against him at the trial. Her testimony contributed to his conviction and death sentence. The suspect died in prison while awaiting execution. Patrolman Ilyankoff had served with the agency for 14 years.

Phillip A. Black
Florida Highway Patrol
End of Watch: February 20, 1976

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Trooper Phillip Black was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious vehicle that contained narcotics at a rest stop on I-95. During the stop at least one of the subjects in the car opened fire, killing Trooper Black. One of the subjects in the vehicle was on parole. Two men and a woman were arrested and charged with their murders. One of the men was convicted of capital murder and executed on May 4, 1990. Trooper Black had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for nine years.

James Taylor Thomas
Dania Beach Police Department
End of Watch: April 19, 1977

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Officer James Thomas was shot and killed when he interrupted an armed robbery at a convenience store. Following a three-year investigation of 11 unsolved murders, Broward County deputies and FBI agents arrested several members of the notorious Outlaws Motorcycle Gang. An investigation into their activities revealed that two former members were the suspects wanted for Officer Thomas’ murder. One had been killed in a motorcycle accident in Kentucky a few weeks after the murder. The other suspect, who was implicated as the gunman, was captured by FBI agents. He was charged with Officer Thomas’ murder, armed robbery, and several other crimes. In a plea bargain arrangement, he pleaded guilty to extortion and drug dealing and was sentenced to five years in prison. All other charges including the murder charge were dropped. Officer Thomas had served with the Dania Beach Police Department for three years.

Gregory J. Conners
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: November 12, 1977

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Sergeant Gregory Conners was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver. The suspect tried to leave the scene, but citizens in another car blocked his path. He then tried to run but citizens held him down until officers arrived. The 34-year-old subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. Sergeant Conners had been with the agency for five years.

Robert Hugh Milligan
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: August 12, 1978

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Deputy Sheriff Robert Milligan was shot after attempting to serve an eviction notice on a mental subject. He died from his wounds three days later. The 32-year-old suspect was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed in a mental institution. Deputy Milligan had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for two years.

Joseph Conte
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: July 11, 1979

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Detention Deputy Joseph Conte was shot and killed during an escape attempt while picking up four inmates from a dentist office. Deputy Conte and another Deputy were loading the four inmates into the van when a man in a nearby car shot him in the face with a shotgun without warning. The man fled but was apprehended by Fort Lauderdale police officers several blocks away. None of the inmates escaped during the incident. The man was convicted of second-degree murder and aiding an escape. He was sentenced to 75 years in prison but was released on January 30, 2011. Officer Conte had served with the Broward Sheriff’s Office for three years.

Worth Edwards
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: March 15, 1980

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Deputy Sheriff Worth Edwards was shot and killed while questioning several men who were attempting to sell weapons. Deputy Edwards was off duty and talking with a friend when a vehicle pulled in containing a 19-year-old man and three juveniles. When the occupants of the vehicle asked Deputy Edwards if he wanted to buy a gun Deputy Edwards identified himself and said he wanted to talk to them. The 19-year-old man attempted to get back into the car and a struggle ensued. During the struggle one of the juveniles exited the vehicle and shot Deputy Edwards in the back several times, killing him. A private security guard who witnessed the shooting fired several shots at the car as it fled. The 19-year-old man was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. In 1983 his sentence was commuted to life. Deputy Edwards had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 13 years.

John C. Alexander
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: August 3, 1981

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Patrolman Alexander was killed in an airplane accident while on approach to the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. He was on patrol in the department’s Cessna 150 when the accident occurred. Patrolman Alexander was acting as the observer during the flight. He had been with the agency for eight years.

Kenneth Petersen
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: August 3, 1981

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Patrolman Kenneth Petersen was killed in an airplane accident while on approach to the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. He was on patrol in the department’s Cessna 150 when the accident occurred. Patrolman Petersen was piloting the aircraft. He had been with the agency for 20 years.

Frankie Mae Shivers
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: September 6, 1982

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Officer Frankie Shivers was shot and killed with her own weapon by a suicidal female as she and her training officer responded to a traffic accident in which a mentally disturbed female had struck the back of a patrol unit, which burst into flames. As Officer Shivers and another officer attempted to pull the driver out of the car, which was also on fire, the woman gained control of her weapon and shot her in between the panels of her vest. Officer Shivers was transported to the hospital where she succumbed to her wounds after surgery. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers when she started firing at them. Officer Shivers was a recent academy graduate and had only served with the Hollywood Police Department for nine months.

William S. Hart
Hallandale Beach Police Department
End of Watch: December 22, 1982

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Officer William Hart was shot and killed when he caught a man attempting to break into his van outside of his apartment. The primary suspect was stabbed to death in an unrelated incident before police had a chance to question him. Details of the case have been left untold to preserve the integrity of the investigation. The case remains unsolved. Officer Hart had served with the Hallandale Police Department for five years.

Charles E. Bruce
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: August 24, 1983

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Patrolman Chalres Bruce was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. He had been with the agency for 22 years.

Tony Yanniello
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: October 18, 1984

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Deputy Sheriff Tony Yanniello was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute. When Deputy Yanniello arrived, the suspect fired his rifle from the window of his house and killed him. After a 10 hour standoff, the SWAT team entered the house, and in an exchange of gunfire the suspect was killed. Deputy Yanniello had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for two years.

John King Healy
Seminole Tribe Of Florida
End of Watch: February 23, 1986

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Lieutenant John Healy was killed in an automobile crash while traveling between the Tampa Reservation and the Hollywood Reservation. His vehicle left the roadway during inclement weather and entered a canal, causing him to drown. Lieutenant Healy had served with the Seminole Police Department for four years.

Stephen G. Rouse
Florida Highway Patrol
End of Watch: March 28, 1987

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Trooper Stephen Rouse was killed in an automobile crash while responding to another accident call on Alligator Alley. As he passed through a toll plaza a van made a U-turn in front of him, causing him to collide with it. Trooper Rouse had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 11 months.

Norman Lewis Eddy, Jr.
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: May 25, 1989

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Detective Norman Eddy was killed in an aircraft accident while returning to Fort Lauderdale in the agency’s aircraft. The aircraft crashed into the Everglades. Detective Eddy had served with the agency for ten years.

Frank Anthony Mastrangelo, Jr.
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: May 25, 1989

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Patrolman Frank Mastrangelo was killed in an aircraft accident while returning to Fort Lauderdale in the agency’s aircraft. The aircraft crashed into the Everglades. Patrolman Mastrangelo had been with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for ten years.

John W. Greeney III
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: February 18, 1990

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Deputy Sheriff John Greeney III was shot and killed after he and his partner surprised two robbery suspects in response to a silent alarm. Deputy Greeney suffered four wounds to his chest. Both suspects were apprehended. One was sentenced to life in prison and the other sentenced to death. Deputy Greeney was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for five years.

Scott Adams Winters
Pompano Beach Police Department
End of Watch: July 29, 1990

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Patrolman Scott Winters was shot and killed with his own weapon during a struggle with a violent suspect as he and his canine partner, Baron, were assisting in the search for a man wanted for beating and raping a young girl. When Officer Winters located the suspect, a violent struggle ensued and the suspect gained control of his service weapon. He was shot twice below his vest. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death.

Patrick Kelly Behan
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: November 13, 1990

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Deputy Sheriff Patrick Behan was shot and killed while sitting in his patrol car after responding to a shoplifting call at a Circle K. One man was convicted of murdering Deputy Behan, but had his conviction overturned in 2003 when a judge determined that the evidence was not strong enough to convict him. Deputy Behan had served as a patrol deputy with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for only two weeks. He had previously served with the Boca Raton Police Department for three years and as a detention deputy with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for two-and-a-half years.

Donald Dante Thornbury
Miccosukee Tribal Police Department
End of Watch: October 26, 1991

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Officer Donald Thornbury drowned following an airboat accident while he was patrolling the Everglades. His body was found two days later floating in a canal. The Miccosukee Tribal Police Department had only ten officers at the time of Officer Thornbury’s death. Officer Thornbury had served with the Miccosukee Tribal Police Department for 10 months. He had previously served as an auxiliary police officer with the Markleville, Indiana, Police Department for three years and with the Edgewood, Indiana, Police Department as an officer for four years.

Kimberly Ann Hurd
Florida Highway Patrol
End of Watch: July 16, 1992

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Trooper Kimberly Hurd was struck and killed by a drunk driver while talking with the driver of another car she had stopped on I-95. The drunk driver who struck Trooper Hurd, a retired police officer, fled the scene, but a woman and her daughter who were behind him got his license number. The 51-year-old driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years. Trooper Hurd had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for six years. She was known as the “Queen of DUI arrests.” In her last three years she made 409 DUI arrests, more than any other Broward County officer.

David L. Brower
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: December 29, 1994

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Officer David Brower was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. He was a United States Coast Guard veteran and had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for 14 years.

Donald Jennings
Florida Highway Patrol
End of Watch: June 30, 1995

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Trooper Donald Jennings was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at an accident scene. Trooper Jennings had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 11 years.

Bryant Howard Peney
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: January 6, 1996

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Patrolman Bryant Peney was shot on the night of January 5, 1996, during a foot chase with a subject. Patrolman Peney had tried to stop the subject while he was hiding in a bush along a highway. While the suspect was running, he turned and fired at Officer Peney. The bullet entered his arm, nicked his vest, and entered his chest. A manhunt involving approximately 200 police officers produced the suspect about nine hours later. The suspect was convicted of four counts, including first-degree murder, and was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by the jury. The judge presiding over the case reversed the jury’s decision and sentenced the suspect to death, but the conviction was then commuted to life by the Florida Supreme Court after an appeal. Patrolman Peney had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for six years.

Emir Benitez
Drug Enforcement Administration
End of Watch: August 9, 1997

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Special Agent Emir Benitez was shot and killed during an undercover cocaine buy. He had attempted to purchase cocaine but was robbed by the dealer. He and three other agents returned to the apartment, but a group of people in the apartment began to fight with the agents and the dealer opened fire, striking Special Agent Benitez in the head. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in a federal prison. Special Agent Benitez had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration since its creation. He had previously served with the U.S. Customs Service for four years.

Shawn Edmond Curl
Drug Enforcement Agency
End of Watch: December 12, 1997

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Special Agent Shaun Curl was shot and killed while driving a fellow agent home. Agent Curl was driving the second agent home because the second agent was drunk. During the trip, the second agent awoke and shot Agent Curl in the head three times and in the chest twice. The agent who shot Special Agent Curl was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Agent Curl had served with the United States Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration for 10 years.

Michael J. Metroka
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: December 15, 1997

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Deputy Michael Metroka was injured after being involved in a hit and run, and would later die of his injuries. Deputy Metroka and his canine partner were traveling westbound when another vehicle struck his patrol car. The suspect, a convicted felon, got out of his vehicle and approached the patrol car before fleeing the scene after removing a gun from his wrecked rental car. K9 Woedon, Deputy Metroka’s partner, exited the vehicle and chased the suspect before returning to stay with him until rescue crews arrived. The suspect was captured a short time later and was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and sentenced to 30 years. Deputy Metroka had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 10 years.

Michael Christopher Doane
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: December 24, 1999

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Deputy Michael Doane died approximately two weeks after being involved in a car crash that occurred as he responded to assist another deputy who had been shot in Lauderdale Lakes. The second deputy had been working secondary employment as a security guard at a nightclub when he was shot while chasing a shooting suspect. Deputy Doane was responding to assist the wounded deputy when his patrol car struck two parked trucks when he swerved to avoid another car. He remained on life support for 12 days. The suspect was charged with attempted murder for the shooting of the second deputy. Deputy Doane had served in law enforcement for a total of seven years.

Charles T. Randall
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
End of Watch: October 28, 2001

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Officer Charles Randall was killed in an automobile accident when his SUV patrol vehicle crashed on the L-5 levee near the Holey Land Wildlife Management Area. Officer Randall succumbed to his injuries two days after the accident. In January 2004, an offshore patrol boat, the C.T. Randall, was named in Officer Randall’s honor. He had served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for almost three years.

Philip Guy Billings
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: April 6, 2003

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Deputy Philip Billings was shot and killed while working an off-duty security detail at a car dealership. The two suspects were found dead in what is believed to be a murder-suicide four days later. Both suspects had been questioned by detectives following the murder but were released pending further investigation. Deputy Billings had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 18 months.

Curtis Mancini
Davie Police Department
End of Watch: January 29, 2004

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Mancini died west of Ghazni, Afghanistan, when a weapons cache prematurely exploded. He was assigned to the 486th Civil Affairs Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Todd Michael Fatta
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: August 19, 2004

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Detective Todd Fatta was shot and killed while serving a search warrant on a registered sex offender suspected of being involved with child pornography. Detective Fatta was part of a task force of 15 officers who had gone to the home to serve the warrant. The officers entered the house and, as Detective Fatta turned a corner inside, the suspect opened fire. One round from a high powered weapon struck Detective Fatta in the chest, penetrating his bullet-resistant vest. Another officer was shot in the hand and shoulder during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect. Both officers were transported to a local hospital where Detective Fatta succumbed to his wound. The suspect was arrested inside the house by task force members, and was sentenced to life in prison. Detective Fatta had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for nine years.

Jose Antonio Diaz
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: October 8, 2005

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Patrolman Jose Diaz was killed after falling from a highway overpass, on I-95 near the interchange with I-595, while assisting other officers perform a felony traffic stop of a suspected police impersonator. Because of the darkness, the area between the two highways appeared to have a solid surface. Patrolman Diaz attempted to take cover on the other side of the overpass barrier and jumped over it. He fell and landed on the ground, approximately 110-feet below. He was transported to Broward General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Patrolman Diaz had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for two-and-a-half years and had previously served with the New York City Police Department for 14 years.

Ryan Christopher Seguin
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: February 15, 2006

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Deputy Ryan Seguin was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle as he and his partner made a traffic stop on I-595. As Deputy Seguin was speaking with the traffic violator, another vehicle struck the stopped vehicle and Deputy Seguin. Deputy Seguin’s partner was slightly injured by flying glass and debris. The driver who struck Deputy Seguin pulled to the side of the highway where he was taken into custody. He was charged with two traffic charges and driving on a suspended license, but was not charged in connection with Deputy Seguin’s death. The driver pleaded guilty to driving on a suspended license, careless driving and driving with unsafe equipment. He was sentenced to six months probation, 150 hours of community service and ordered to pay $2,800 for Deputy Seguin’s funeral costs. His license was also suspended for one additional year. Deputy Seguin served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for three years.

Brian Keith Tephford
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: November 12, 2006

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Deputy Brian Tephford was shot and killed when he stopped two suspicious vehicles. Deputy Tephford called for an additional unit to assist him. After the second unit arrived, one of three men approached Deputy Tephford’s patrol car and opened fire, striking both deputies. Deputy Tephford was sitting in his patrol car running the suspects on the computer when he was shot. Both deputies were taken to the Broward General Medical Center, where Deputy Tephford died from his wounds an hour later. The second deputy sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The gunman and his two accomplices were arrested a short time later. All three were charged with Deputy Tephford’s murder and the attempted murder of the other deputy. All three were convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Deputy Tephford had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for six years.

Christopher Reyka
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: August 10, 2007

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Sergeant Christopher Reyka was shot and killed while checking on two suspicious vehicles in a convenience store parking lot. He had parked next to the two vehicles and was checking their license plates. As he exited his patrol car, an occupant of one of the vehicles also exited the car and opened fire, striking Sergeant Reyka several times. Customers of the store immediately called 911 to report the shooting. Sergeant Reyka was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large. Sergeant Reyka was a U.S Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 18 years.

Michelle Lawless
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission
End of Watch: October 27, 2007

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Officer Michelle Lawless was killed in an ATV accident in the Holeyland / Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area while on patrol for poachers. Her ATV struck a metal gate and overturned, trapping her underneath. After she failed to respond to a routine radio check for her location, another officer went to locate her and found her pinned beneath the vehicle. She was flown to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Officer Lawless had served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for five years.

Paul Rein
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: November 7, 2007

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Deputy Paul Rein was shot and killed by a prisoner he was transporting in a medical van to the Broward County Courthouse. The prisoner was already serving a life sentence from a previous conviction and was en route for trial on robbery charges. The suspect was riding in a medical transport van because he claimed to be having back pain. During the transport, the suspect was able to overpower Deputy Rein and take control of his service weapon. The suspect then shot the deputy twice and left him in a parking lot at the intersection. Several citizens called 911, and deputies responded to find Deputy Rein wounded. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds. The escapee was captured after a citizen saw him at a pawn shop and alerted police. He was in possession of Deputy Rein’s service weapon when he was arrested. He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received another life sentence. Deputy Rein, a U.S. Army veteran, had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 20 years. The Broward County Detention Center on Blount Road displays Deputy Paul Rein’s name in honor of his service.

Alex Del Rio
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: November 22, 2008

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Officer Alex Del Rio was killed in an automobile crash while attempting to stop a speeding motorist. He observed a motorist speeding eastbound on Sheridan Street. Officer Del Rio followed the car and then had to take evasive action to avoid hitting a taxi cab. Officer Del Rio lost control of the patrol car and crashed into a tree in the median. His vehicle was immediately engulfed in flames. Officer Del Rio had served with the Hollywood Police Department for nine years.

Rogerio Rene Morales
Davie Police Department
End of Watch: January 13, 2011

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Officer Rogerio Morales died after suffering heat stroke and collapsing while participating in tryouts for his agency’s SWAT team at Markham Park on a 77-degree day. Rescue personnel arrived approximately 10 minutes later and found Officer Morales in cardiac arrest. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in a coma until passing away three days later. Officer Morales had served with the Davie Police Department for two years.

Christopher Allen Schaub
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: September 26, 2012

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Deputy Chris Schaub was killed in a motorcycle accident. It is believed that Deputy Schaub was attempting to catch up to another vehicle to perform a traffic stop and did not see an approaching car as he made a left hand turn. He was flown to Broward Health Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries approximately four hours later. Deputy Schaub had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years.

Daniel Rivera
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: September 21, 2013

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Deputy Sheriff Daniel Rivera succumbed to injuries sustained ten days earlier when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash along I-95h. He was en route to the sub-station when his patrol car left the roadway during a period of rain. The vehicle struck a tree on the passenger side, causing Deputy Rivera to suffer severe head injuries. He was transported to Broward Health North where he remained in critical condition until passing away. Deputy Rivera had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for ten years.

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

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Deputy Michael Ryan suffered a fatal heart attack after being involved in a short foot pursuit in the parking lot of the Main Jail. 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. Deputy Ryan had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for just under 14 years.

Benjamin Nimtz
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: July 21, 2019

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Deputy Benjamin 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 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.

Shannon Bennett
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: April 3, 2020

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Deputy 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.

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

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Sergeant Corey Pendergrass died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty. He had served with the Lauderhill Police Department for 20 years and had previously served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for three years. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Aldemar Rengifo
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: August 16, 2020

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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.

Daniel I. Alfin
Federal Bureau of Investigation
End of Watch: February 2, 2021

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Special Agent Daniel Alfin was shot and killed while executing a search warrant as part of an investigation involving child pornography and violent crimes against children. A team was making entry into an apartment when a subject inside opened fire. The subject was found deceased inside of the apartment a short time later. Special Agent Alfin had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 12 years.

Laura Ann Schwartzenberger
Federal Bureau of Investigation
End of Watch: February 2, 2021

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Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger was shot and killed while executing a search warrant as part of an investigation involving child pornography and violent crimes against children. A team was making entry into an apartment when a subject inside opened fire. The subject was found deceased inside of the apartment a short time later. Special Agent Schwartzenberger had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 15 years.

Shane Owens
Broward Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: March 27, 2021

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Sergeant Shane Owens died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty at the Broward County Main Jail. Sergeant Owens had served with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for 30 years.

Jon Alexander Cooke
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: July 2, 2021

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Detective Jon Cooke died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Detective Cooke was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Hollywood Police Department for 23 years.

Jennifer Sepot
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
End of Watch: August 14, 2021

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Officer Jennifer Sepot died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Officer Sepot had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for four years.

Patrick Wayne Madison
Coral Springs Police Department
End of Watch: August 20, 2021

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Sergeant Patrick Madison died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant Madison served with the Coral Springs Police Department for 15 years.

Yandy Chirino
Hollywood Police Department
End of Watch: October 17, 2021

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Officer Yandy Chirino was shot and killed after responding to reports of a suspicious person pulling on door handles to find unlocked vehicles. The man began struggling with officers when they attempted to detain him. He drew a concealed handgun and shot Officer Chirino during the struggle. Other officers were able to take him into custody and then rendered aid to Officer Chirino. He was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in a police car but succumbed to his wounds a short time later. Officer Chirino had served with the Hollywood Police Department for four years. He had been the recipient of five supervisor’s commendations and had been recognized as Officer of the Month in June 2020.

Charles Herring
Pembroke Pines Department
End of Watch: February 9, 2023

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Officer Charlie Herring was killed in a motorcycle crash while on routine patrol when a falling piece of a palm tree fell and struck him. The impact caused him to fall from his motorcycle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officer Herring was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Pembroke Pines Police Department for 21 years. He had previously served with the Starke Police Department for three years.