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| Matthew Baxter (L); Richard (Sam) Howard (R) |
At about 9:30 p.m, Police Officer Matthew Baxter and Sergeant Richard "Sam" Howard approached the men and were speaking to them when a fight broke out. Both officers were shot.
The suspects fled the scene.
Both officers were rushed to a local hospital.
Tragically, Officer Matthew Baxter, age 27, was pronounced deceased on August 18, 2017. He had 3 years of service with the Department. He is survived by his wife who is also a Kissimmee Police Officer and four children.
Tragically, Sergeant Richard (Sam) Howard, age 36, passed away on August 19, 2017. He had 10 years of service with the Department. He is survived by his wife and one child.
The shooter, Everett Miller, age 45, was arrested on August 18, 2017. He is a U.S. Marine veteran.
The suspects fled the scene.
Both officers were rushed to a local hospital.
Tragically, Officer Matthew Baxter, age 27, was pronounced deceased on August 18, 2017. He had 3 years of service with the Department. He is survived by his wife who is also a Kissimmee Police Officer and four children.
Tragically, Sergeant Richard (Sam) Howard, age 36, passed away on August 19, 2017. He had 10 years of service with the Department. He is survived by his wife and one child.
The shooter, Everett Miller, age 45, was arrested on August 18, 2017. He is a U.S. Marine veteran.
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| Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Matthew and for Sam and for those who have lost them. |
An account at the SunTrust Bank in Kissimmee has been set up to help the families with expenses.The account name is "City of Kissimmee - Officer Matthew Baxter and Sergeant Sam Howard".
Both men are described as professional law enforcement officers who were loving family men. Both were genuine and kind in spirit.
The members of the Kissimmee Police Department are in mourning over the deaths of their brothers. Matthew and Sam died as heroes in the service of the community. They were the good guys. They will be forever remembered.
The loved ones of Matthew and Sam are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. They were loved. They did their best. They will be forever mourned.
Oceans of tears have been shed for these men.
Thank you for your service to the community, Matthew and Sam.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Pray for justice for Matthew and Sam.
God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to others. Amen.
Pray that Matthew is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray that Sam is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
The members of the Kissimmee Police Department are in mourning over the deaths of their brothers. Matthew and Sam died as heroes in the service of the community. They were the good guys. They will be forever remembered.
The loved ones of Matthew and Sam are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. They were loved. They did their best. They will be forever mourned.
Oceans of tears have been shed for these men.
Thank you for your service to the community, Matthew and Sam.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Pray for justice for Matthew and Sam.
God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to others. Amen.
Pray that Matthew is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
Pray that Sam is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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