Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Add to My HeroesBrandon Lee Coates
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Coates was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of South Nashville Avenue and 45th Street at around 8:30 pm.
Moments after radioing in the traffic stop, 911 dispatchers received calls stating a deputy had been shot and received a description of the suspect's vehicle.
The vehicle was located at a nearby apartment complex. During the ensuing search for the suspect, the man's body was found suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Deputy Coates was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 4½ years, assigned to the Tactical Anti-Crime Unit. He is survived by his wife, who also serves as a deputy with the agency, his mother, and his brother.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 401 ReflectionsI go by the small memorial behind the library all the time. I remember the day. It was very disturbing and sad. RIP Deputy Coates.
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