Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Allen Amos was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to the Immokalee Ranch for reports of two juveniles firing guns. When they arrived, they attempted to arrest the two juveniles for killing a hog. As they did so, a man concealed in nearby bushes opened fire, striking Deputy Amos in the head. The 26-year-old suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life. As of November 24, 2020, he was in prison. Deputy Amos had served with the Collier County Sheriff's Office for just over six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Amos gave the Collier County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Naples community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Amos.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Arthur Allen Amos is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Collier County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 45.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arthur Allen Amos's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur Allen Amos Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur Allen Amos is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur Allen Amos was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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