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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Officer Down

 







Deputy Sheriff Brandon Coates

Orange County Florida Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 6 months

Deputy Brandon Coates was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of South Nashville Avenue and 45th Street at around 8:30 pm.

Two suspects who were in the vehicle fled the scene after the shooting. As other deputies searched the area one of the suspects committed suicide. The second suspect remains at large.

Deputy Coates had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 4½ years and was assigned to the Tactical Anti-Crime Unit. He is survived by his wife, who also serves as a deputy with the agency.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.

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