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

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 656

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 29, 1990
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Officer Scott Winters was shot and killed with his own weapon during a struggle with a violent suspect. Officer Winters and his K9 partner, Baron, were assisting in the search of 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.

Officer Winters was survived by his wife and mother.