Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, September 28, 2006
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K9 Diogi and his handler, Deputy Sheriff Matt Williams, were shot and killed while pursuing a suspect who had fled on foot during a traffic stop.
Another deputy had stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation and the suspect fled on foot into an adjoining wooded area.
Deputy Williams and K9 Diogi arrived moments later and began searching for the suspect with the other deputy. The suspect opened fire on the deputies as they tracked him, shooting Deputy Williams eight times, killing him. K9 Diogi was also shot and killed. The other deputy was shot once in the leg and wounded. Deputy Williams was not wearing a vest.
Later in the day the killer emerged from the woods and fired at a Lakeland Police Department officer who was alerting residents to stay away from the area. The officer returned fire as the killer fled back into the woods.
The killer was located by SWAT team members the following day hiding underneath a fallen tree that had been covered by underbrush. The man was shot and killed by the officers when he failed to obey their commands and displayed a firearm.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Male
- Age 3
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsThank you, Deputy Williams and K-9 Diogi, for your selfless heroism in the line of duty. You are heroes and wil always be remembered.
Solitarie
Citizen
May 30, 2016
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