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Deputy Sheriff Sheldon S. Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff

Sheldon S. "Shelley" Nicks

Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Saturday, May 8, 1909

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 23

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/8/1909

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Shelley Nicks was shot and killed as he accompanied his father, the town marshal of Fivay, to serve a warrant. As the marshal attempted to take the suspect into custody, the man produced a handgun.

Seeing the gun, Deputy Nicks immediately jumped in front of his father as the suspect fired a single shot. The shot passed through Deputy Nicks' body, killing him instantly, and struck his father in the shoulder.

Deputy Nicks was survived by his wife.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 100th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

How you must have loved your father and I am sure your sacrifice to save him was a wound that never healed for him. I am comforted by knowing you must be together again.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 9, 2009

 

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