Trooper Sherman Lee Scott, Jr., Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

Trooper Sherman Lee Scott, Jr.

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, January 3, 1965

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Sherman Lee Scott, Jr.

Trooper Sherman Scott was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle on I-10 in Baker County at 7:30 am.

The driver was arrested a short time later after running through a roadblock and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit. He was shot and killed when he attacked another trooper as he was being transported to jail.

Trooper Scott had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 3 years.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

stolen vehicle, traffic stop

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Trooper Scott,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Florida. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 3, 2025