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

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 29, 1997
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Deputy Metroka was injured after being involved in a hit and run on November 29, 1997, and died of his injuries on December 15, 1997. 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 has been charged with manslaughter, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and other charges.

Deputy Metroka had served with the agency for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, and sister.