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Deputy Sheriff Arthur Allen Amos | Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff

Arthur Allen Amos

Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Monday, December 3, 1979

Biographical Info

Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 3, 1979
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Deputy Sheriff Allen Amos was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to the Immokalee Ranch for reports of two juveniles firing guns.

When they arrived, they attempted to arrest the two juveniles for killing a hog. As they did so, a man concealed in nearby bushes opened fire, striking Deputy Amos in the head.

The 26-year-old suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life. As of November 24, 2020, he was in prison.

Deputy Amos had served with the Collier County Sheriff's Office for just over six years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.