Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, November 8, 2001
Add to My HeroesMichael Shostak
Deputy Michael Shostak succumbed to injuries received two weeks earlier in an automobile accident.
On the night of the incident, his shift was scheduled to end 13 minutes later, at 0300 hours, when he lost control of his patrol car at 0247 hours and struck a utility pole.
Deputy Shostak had been employed with the Lee County Sheriff's Office for two years, and had been in law enforcement for six years. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 99032
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Thursday, October 25, 2001
Most Recent Reflection
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