Trooper Robert P. McDermon Sr.
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, April 11, 1981
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper McDermon was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an escaped prisoner in Baldwin. Trooper McDermon was off duty and was with his cousin when they returned to his cousin's home. They encountered a man inside who had just escaped from the Union Correctional Institution. Trooper McDermon confronted the man, who had armed himself with a shotgun and rifle he found in the home, and exchanged shots. Both Trooper McDermon and his cousin were shot and killed. The suspect fled the scene but surrendered a short time later after taking a neighbor hostage.

The suspect was found guilty of both murders and executed on July 21, 1992.

Trooper McDermon had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 11 years and was survived by his wife and two kids.