Sergeant Nicholas G. Sottile, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

Sergeant Nicholas G. Sottile

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Friday, January 12, 2007

Nicholas G. Sottile

Sergeant Nicholas Sottile was shot and killed during a traffic stop on U.S. 27 north of Lake Placid, Florida.

During the stop one of the two occupants produced a handgun and shot Sergeant Sottile in the chest.

Despite being mortally wounded, Sergeant Sottile was able to notify dispatchers that he had been shot. He was transported to Florida Hospital Lake Placid where he was pronounced dead approximately one hour later.

Both assailants fled the scene but were arrested early the following morning following a massive manhunt. Sergeant Sottile's killer was sentenced to death.

Sergeant Sottile had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 24 years and was assigned to Troop F in Bradenton. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son. At the time of the incident, his son also served with the Florida Highway Patrol.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
Offender Sentenced to death

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Sergeant Nicholas G. Sottile will never ever be forgotten. I thank him for his services to the people of the State Florida, and to all those people who spends anytime in the State of Florida. May his soul rest in Heaven, and may God bless his family, especially his son who served as Florida State Trooper.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

February 17, 2018