Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Monday, August 5, 2013
Add to My HeroesMichael L. Wilson
Sergeant Mike Wilson was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment complex on Veterans Boulevard in Port Charlotte.
The call involved a man in a physical fight with his wife and son. As Sergeant Wilson walked up to the stairs to the apartment the male subject emerged and opened fire from the second floor landing, striking Sergeant Wilson in the chest above his vest.
The subject then committed suicide.
Sergeant Wilson had served with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 291 ReflectionsReflecting on the service and sacrafice of Sergeant Mike Wilson. While his loss is tragic, his 20 years of service to Florida and Charlotte County make his a true Florida Hero. He was in harm's way dedicated to provide for a safer community and his intervention likely spared other innocent victims from being injured and/or killed. Thoughts and prayers remain with Sergeant Wilson's widow, family, loved ones and the members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
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Florida Office of the Attorney General
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