Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, December 24, 1931
Add to My HeroesWilliam E. Hutto
Deputy Hutto was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a group of suspected liquor smugglers. He was leaving a Christmas Eve party after distributing gifts to children when he spotted the suspects. As he attempted to arrest them he was shot in the heart. Five men were arrested and charged with murder.
Only one was brought to trial and he was acquitted when the defense convinced the jury the evidence was all circumstantial.
Deputy Hutto had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Hutto.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 24, 2019
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