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Patrolman Scott Adams Winters | Pompano Beach Police Department, Florida
Pompano Beach Police Department, Florida

Patrolman

Scott Adams Winters

Pompano Beach Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Sunday, July 29, 1990

Biographical Info

Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 656

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 29, 1990
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Patrolman Scott Winters was shot and killed with his own weapon during a struggle with a violent suspect in the 2700 block of Hammondville Road.

Officer Winters and his canine partner, Baron, were assisting in the search for a man wanted for beating and raping a young girl. When Officer Winters located the suspect a violent struggle ensued and the suspect gained control of his service weapon. He was shot twice below his vest.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death.

Officer Winters was survived by his wife and mother.