Deputy Sheriff Eugene Andrew Gregory

Deputy Sheriff Eugene Andrew Gregory

Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, July 8, 1998

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Eugene Andrew Gregory

Deputy Gregory was shot and killed after responding to a shots fired call. The suspect had threatened his landlord with a weapon after the landlord attempted to evict him. Upon Deputy Gregory's arrival he was met with gunfire and shot and killed. He was able to radio in that he needed backup. Several SWAT teams responded and surrounded the suspect who fired several hundred shots at the officers, wounding two others, during the ensuing 13 hours standoff. The suspect was shot and killed at approximately 1000 hours the next day.

Deputy Gregory is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
  • Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Sheriff Gregory,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Seminole County. And to your Family and loved ones, i wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 8, 2023

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