David Covey: Lakeland Officer and K9 officer shot and killed

For those of you who don't know I live in Lakeland, FL. A medium sized town with not much going on normally. Today a man who was pulled over to receive a speeding ticket, opened fire on two officers and 1 k9 unit killing one officer and the dog. Below are the details from the police report:

Deputy Sheriff Vernon Matthew (Matt) Williams

Polk County Sheriff's Office
Florida

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 28, 2006
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: At large

Deputy Williams and his K9 partner, Diogi, were shot and killed while pursuing a suspect who had fled on foot during a traffic stop. Another deputy had stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation and the suspect fled on foot into an adjoining wooded area.

Deputy Williams and Diogi arrived moments later and began searching for the suspect with the other deputy. The suspect opened fire on the deputies as they tracked him, fatally wounding Deputy Williams and Diogi, and wounding the other deputy in the leg.

The suspect remains at large.

Deputy Williams had served with the agency for 12 years and was assigned to the Northwest District K-9 Unit.

Agency Contact Information
Polk County Sheriff's Office
455 N. Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 533-0344

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Let's all remember officer williams over the next couple days in our thoughts and prayers.

R.I.P Officer Williams thank you for your service,