Miami Springs Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 11, 1991
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 0088
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 11, 1991
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death
Officer Stafford was shot and killed after stopping a stolen car. He was shot twice, once in the neck and once in the left shoulder, as he approached the car. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death.
Officer Stafford had served with the Miami Springs Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.