Florida Highway Patrol, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, April 11, 1981
Add to My HeroesRobert Patrick McDermon, Sr.
Trooper Robert McDermon was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an escaped prisoner in Baldwin.
Trooper McDermon was off duty and was with his cousin when they returned to his cousin's home. They encountered a man inside who had just escaped from the Union Correctional Institution. Trooper McDermon confronted the man, who had armed himself with a shotgun and rifle he found in the home, and exchanged shots. Both Trooper McDermon and his cousin were shot and killed. The suspect fled the scene but surrendered a short time later after taking a neighbor hostage.
The suspect was found guilty of both murders and executed on July 21st, 1992.
Trooper McDermon had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 11 years and had previously served with the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, his daughter, and his son.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 848
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Executed in 1992
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