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- Aug. 19, 2017 -
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Kissimee Police Dept. Patch
Resided: FL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Aug. 19, 2017
Race/Sex: Black Male / 36 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Kissimmee Police Dept. - FL
8 North Stewart Ave  
Kissimmee, FL   34741   USA
(407)847-0176
County: Osceola
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Sergeant
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 10 years
Bio: Not Available
Survived by:
Wife
and one child

Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: Everett Glenn Miller :: Black / Male - 45 years old
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Location:   Kissimmee,   Osceola County, FL   USA   Fri. Aug. 18, 2017
Summary: Sergeant Sam Howard and Police Officer Matthew Baxter were shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street at approximately 9:30 pm.

They were speaking to the men when a scuffle ensued and both officers shot. Both were transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center where Officer Baxter was pronounced dead. Sergeant Howard passed away the following afternoon.

The subject who shot him was arrested approximately two hours after the shooting by members of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Two handguns were found in his possession when he was arrested.

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Related: Matthew Baxter
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