Chief Deputy Bob C. Wilcox, Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Chief Deputy Bob C. Wilcox

Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Friday, July 4, 1919

Bob C. Wilcox

Chief Deputy Bob Wilcox was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man who had escaped from jail after having been arrested for assaulting a school girl near Lacoochee, Florida.

The 31-year-old suspect was apprehended three months later in Polk County. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to four years. On August 19, 1921, he escaped from a state work camp in Holmes County. Two months later he was shot and killed while resisting arrest near Clermont.

Chief Deputy Wilcox was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 60
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Sentenced to 4 years

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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