Florida Department of Corrections, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Add to My HeroesDonna Fitzgerald
Correctional Officer Donna Fitzgerald was attacked and stabbed to death by an inmate at the Tomoka Correctional Institution.
The inmate, who was serving two life sentences for armed sexual assault, was hiding in a shed and attacked Officer Fitzgerald when she approached it.
Officer Fitzgerald had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for 14 years. She is survived by one child.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Shank
- Offender Sentenced to death
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