Deputy Sheriff Robert Wooten, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Robert Wooten

Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, May 28, 1955

Robert Wooten

Deputy Wooten and Deputy Curtis Youngblood were shot and killed as they approached the home of a mentally ill man. As officers responding to the initial shooting surrounded the home, the suspect opened fire a second time and fatally wounded Assistant Chief Mahlon Tuck, of the Ocala Police Department. The man was taken into custody and later died while in a state mental hospital.

Deputy Wooten was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 56
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.06
Offender Died in prison

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The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 27, 2016