Police Officer Andrew Widman
Fort Myers Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Friday, July 18, 2008

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 3 months
Badge Number: 413

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, July 18, 2008
Weapon Used: Handgun; 9 mm
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Andrew Widman was shot and killed after he and other officers responded to a domestic dispute outside a restaurant on Hendry Street at 2:00 am.

As the officers attempted to breakup the fight, the male subject produced a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Widman. The subject then fled of foot, firing at pursuing officer, who shot and killed him.

Officer Widman had served with the Fort Myers Police Department for just over one year. He is survived by his wife and three children.